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ZIP Code 60655

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

28,550
2,503/sq mi
$114,723
Median income
$324,300
Median home value
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
2,503
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60655 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 28,550 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 2,503 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60655 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,723 (43% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $53,186. Local economic indicators show a 4.6% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $324,300 (69% above the state average), median rent at $1,532 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 31 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 60655 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 60655

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60655.

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 60655, 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

28,550

Population

11.4

Area (sq mi)

2,503

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60655?

40.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$114,723

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$53,186

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60655 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,723 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,455

Total Housing Units

11,095

Occupied Units

360

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$324,300

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,532

Median Rent

1954

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60655 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 163
2021 +6.9% 175
2022 +6.9% 187
2023 +1.2% 189
2024 +6.9% 202

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 306 business establishments in ZIP 60655, employing approximately 3,995 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,508,000.

306

Businesses

3,995

Employees

$159.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 54 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.8%
Retail trade 37 12.1%
Construction 31 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 25 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.5%
Finance and insurance 19 6.2%
Educational services 13 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.0%
Wholesale trade 5 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 1.3%

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 60655 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 60655 ranks #4 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 60655 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 60655 ranks the highest 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
60805 Evergreen Park, IL 19,852 1.9 mi
60643 Chicago, IL 49,952 2.1 mi
60803 Alsip, IL 22,285 2.3 mi
60472 Robbins, IL 5,390 3.5 mi
60406 Blue Island, IL 25,460 3.0 mi
60456 Hometown, IL 4,349 2.9 mi
60652 Chicago, IL 40,959 3.7 mi
60453 Oak Lawn, IL 56,855 2.9 mi
60415 Chicago Ridge, IL 14,139 3.9 mi
60469 Posen, IL 5,930 4.7 mi

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Pop: 91,326
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60655 in? ▼
ZIP code 60655 (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 60655? ▼
ZIP code 60655 in Chicago, IL has a population of 28,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60655? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60655 is $114,723, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60655? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60655 is $324,300, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60655? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60655 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60655? ▼
ZIP code 60655 has 306 business establishments employing approximately 3,995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60655? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60655 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60655? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60655 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 60655? ▼
In ZIP code 60655, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 60655? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60655 is 30.8 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 60655? ▼
In ZIP code 60655, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60655? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60655 is 4.6% 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.