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ZIP Code 60656

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

27,613
3,262/sq mi
$95,766
Median income
$348,700
Median home value
42.8%
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 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
3,262
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60656 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60656 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 27,613 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 3,262 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60656 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,766 (20% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $51,150. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. Median home value sits at $348,700 (82% above the state average), median rent at $1,461 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60656 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60656

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60656.

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 60656, 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

27,613

Population

8.5

Area (sq mi)

3,262

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60656?

41.6

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

38.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$95,766

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$51,150

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60656 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,766 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,973

Total Housing Units

12,427

Occupied Units

546

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$348,700

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$1,461

Median Rent

1965

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60656 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 140
2021 +5.6% 147
2022 +6.0% 156
2023 +2.0% 159
2024 +9.9% 175

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 635 business establishments in ZIP 60656, employing approximately 5,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $365,466,000.

635

Businesses

5,140

Employees

$365.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 156 24.6%
Construction 118 18.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 55 8.7%
Retail trade 45 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 36 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 30 4.7%
Finance and insurance 23 3.6%
Wholesale trade 16 2.5%
Manufacturing 8 1.3%
Educational services 7 1.1%
Information 5 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.6%

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 60656 vs 60706 →

ZIP 60656 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 60656 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 60656 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 60656 ranks #5 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
60706 Harwood Heights, IL 23,134 0.9 mi
60631 Chicago, IL 28,641 1.6 mi
60634 Chicago, IL 74,298 2.2 mi
60068 Park Ridge, IL 37,475 2.8 mi
60176 Schiller Park, IL 11,795 2.4 mi
60171 River Grove, IL 10,246 3.4 mi
60714 Niles, IL 29,931 3.8 mi
60630 Chicago, IL 54,093 3.6 mi
60707 Elmwood Park, IL 42,920 3.8 mi
60646 Chicago, IL 27,177 3.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60656 in? ▼
ZIP code 60656 (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 60656? ▼
ZIP code 60656 in Chicago, IL has a population of 27,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60656? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60656 is $95,766, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60656? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60656 is $348,700, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60656? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60656 is White at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60656? ▼
ZIP code 60656 has 635 business establishments employing approximately 5,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60656? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60656 are: Transportation and warehousing (156), Construction (118), Professional, scientific, and technical services (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60656? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60656 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 60656? ▼
In ZIP code 60656, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% 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 60656? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60656 is 30.1 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 60656? ▼
In ZIP code 60656, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60656? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60656 is 6.8% 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.