ZIP Code 60653

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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois

Population
29,908

4,951/sq mi

Median income
$40,666

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$361,000

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.0%

Median age 38.4

Land area
6.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 60653 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 29,908. The median household income is $40,666, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $361,000, 30% above the US average. 38.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 60653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.0 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 29,908 residents, producing a population density of 4,951 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60653 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60653 sits at $40,666 (49% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,344. The poverty rate stands at 30.3% and the unemployment rate at 17.2%. On housing, the median home value is $361,000 (88% above the state average) with median rent at $922 per month, and 30.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60653 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60653.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60653, Chicago, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,908

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

4,951

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60653?

38.4

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 7.0%
African American 83.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$40,666

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$40,344

Per Capita Income

30.3%

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

18,041

Total Housing Units

16,528

Occupied Units

1,513

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.8%
Renter 69.2%

$361,000

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

$922

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60653 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 186
2021 +9.8% 205
2022 +7.2% 219
2023 +4.0% 228
2024 +10.3% 251

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 343 business establishments in ZIP 60653, employing approximately 3,171 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,510,000.

343

Businesses

3,171

Employees

$132.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 74 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 58 16.9%
Retail trade 37 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 35 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 8.2%
Educational services 20 5.8%
Finance and insurance 14 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.9%
Construction 8 2.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.8%
Information 4 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 60653 vs 60615 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
60615 Chicago, IL 40,603 1.2 mi
60616 Chicago, IL 48,433 2.0 mi
60637 Chicago, IL 49,503 2.6 mi
60609 Chicago, IL 64,906 2.4 mi
60605 Chicago, IL 24,668 3.3 mi
60621 Chicago, IL 35,912 3.3 mi
60603 Chicago, IL 493 4.3 mi
60604 Chicago, IL 570 4.2 mi
60601 Chicago, IL 11,110 4.6 mi
60619 Chicago, IL 63,825 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60653 in?
ZIP code 60653 (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 60653?
ZIP code 60653 in Chicago, IL has a population of 29,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60653?
The median household income in ZIP 60653 is $40,666, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60653?
The median home value in ZIP 60653 is $361,000, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60653 is African American at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60653?
ZIP code 60653 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 3,171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60653 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Other services (except public administration) (58), Retail trade (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60653?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60653 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 60653?
In ZIP code 60653, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 60653?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60653 is 31.9 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 60653?
In ZIP code 60653, approximately 30.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60653 is 30.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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