Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60653
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,908
- 4,951/sq mi High-density area
- $40,666
- Median income Below-median income area
- $361,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,951
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60653 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60653 (Chicago, IL) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.9 in 2023 to 251.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60653 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 29,908 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 4,951 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60653 reports a modest median household income of $40,666 (49% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,344. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.2%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $361,000 (88% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 30.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $922.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60653 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 60653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60653.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,908
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
4,951
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60653?
38.4
Median Age
42.3%
Male
57.7%
Female
7.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,344
Per Capita Income
30.3%
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60653 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Chicago, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,666 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,041housing units
18,041
Total Housing Units
16,528
Occupied Units
1,513
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,000
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$922
Median Rent
1971
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
+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 60653 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60609
Chicago (60609)
64,906 residents
- 60619
Chicago (60619)
63,825 residents
- 60637
Chicago (60637)
49,503 residents
- 60616
Chicago (60616)
48,433 residents
- 60615
Chicago (60615)
40,603 residents
- 60621
Chicago (60621)
35,912 residents
- 60653
Chicago (60653)
29,908 residents
- 60605 24,668
Chicago (60605)
24,668 residents
- 60601 11,110
Chicago (60601)
11,110 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60653 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60653 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60603
Chicago (60603)
$133,545 median income
- 60605
Chicago (60605)
$123,922 median income
- 60601
Chicago (60601)
$121,458 median income
- 60604
Chicago (60604)
$81,658 median income
- 60616
Chicago (60616)
$73,819 median income
- 60615
Chicago (60615)
$63,876 median income
- 60609
Chicago (60609)
$58,896 median income
- 60619 $45,206
Chicago (60619)
$45,206 median income
- 60637 $43,609
Chicago (60637)
$43,609 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60653 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60653, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,908 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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