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ZIP Code 60651

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

64,267
7,099/sq mi
$54,409
Median income
$269,900
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
7,099
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60651 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60651 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 64,267 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 7,099 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60651 reports a modest median household income of $54,409 (32% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $25,220. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 13.3%. Housing costs here run $269,900 for a typical home value (41% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,264 a month; 47.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60651 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60651

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60651.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60651, Chicago, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

64,267

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

7,099

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60651?

35.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 11.2%
African American 50.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,409

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$25,220

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60651 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,409 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

23,199

Total Housing Units

21,389

Occupied Units

1,810

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%
Renter 52.8%

$269,900

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,264

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60651 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 185
2021 +9.9% 203
2022 +11.5% 227
2023 +3.2% 234
2024 +11.8% 262

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 583 business establishments in ZIP 60651, employing approximately 6,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $342,042,000.

583

Businesses

6,154

Employees

$342.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 96 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 85 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 81 13.9%
Manufacturing 54 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 50 8.6%
Construction 48 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 6.0%
Wholesale trade 28 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 25 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.2%
Finance and insurance 12 2.1%
Educational services 12 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Information 7 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 60651 vs 60639 →

ZIP 60651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60651 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60651 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60639 Chicago, IL 90,407 1.5 mi
60644 Chicago, IL 48,648 1.7 mi
60624 Chicago, IL 38,105 1.7 mi
60641 Chicago, IL 71,663 3.1 mi
60302 Oak Park, IL 32,108 2.6 mi
60647 Chicago, IL 87,291 2.4 mi
60622 Chicago, IL 52,548 3.0 mi
60301 Oak Park, IL 2,539 3.1 mi
60612 Chicago, IL 33,472 3.1 mi
60623 Chicago, IL 92,108 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cook County

60629 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 113,916
60623 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 92,108
60618 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 92,084
60632 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 91,326
60639 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 90,407
60647 standard
Chicago, IL
Pop: 87,291

Related Areas

Cook County Chicago, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60651 in? ▼
ZIP code 60651 (Chicago) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60651? ▼
ZIP code 60651 in Chicago, IL has a population of 64,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60651? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60651 is $54,409, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60651? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60651 is $269,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60651? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60651 is African American at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60651? ▼
ZIP code 60651 has 583 business establishments employing approximately 6,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60651? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60651 are: Retail trade (96), Other services (except public administration) (85), Health care and social assistance (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60651? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60651 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60651? ▼
In ZIP code 60651, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60651? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60651 is 36.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60651? ▼
In ZIP code 60651, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60651? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60651 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.