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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
$40,666
Median income
$361,000
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,344. The poverty rate stands at 30.3% and the unemployment rate at 17.2%. Housing costs here run $361,000 for a typical home value (88% above the state average), with rent averaging $922 a month; 30.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60653, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 60653 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,666 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 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)

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

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ZIP 60653 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 60653 ranks #7 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 60653 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 60653 ranks #null 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

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