ZIP Code 60657
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Chicago · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 65,996
- Median income
- $110,939
- Median home value
- $537,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 86.6%
- Land area
- 5.9 sq mi
11,208/sq mi
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 93% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.3
Chicago
ZIP code 60657 in Chicago, Illinois has a population of 65,996. The median household income is $110,939, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $537,800, 93% above the US average. 86.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.9 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 65,996 residents, producing a population density of 11,208 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 60657 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60657 sits at $110,939 (39% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $95,396. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $537,800 (180% above the state average) with median rent at $1,869 per month, and 37.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 86.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60657 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 60657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60657.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
372 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
288 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
288 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
197 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
193 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60657, 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
65,996
Population
5.9
Area (sq mi)
11,208
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60657?
31.3
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
11.9%
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?
$110,939
Median Household Income
+39% vs state
$95,396
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
42,943
Total Housing Units
40,520
Occupied Units
2,423
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$537,800
Median Home Value
+180% vs state
$1,869
Median Rent
1962
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60657 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 194 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 209 |
| 2022 | +4.1% | 217 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 234 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 239 |
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 1,887 business establishments in ZIP 60657, employing approximately 20,985 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,266,850,000.
1,887
Businesses
20,985
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 372 | 19.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 288 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 288 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 197 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 193 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 164 | 8.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 70 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 3.4% |
| Construction | 51 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 37 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 1.8% |
| Information | 31 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
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 60657 vs 60614 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60614 | Chicago, IL | 66,617 | 1.2 mi |
| 60613 | Chicago, IL | 48,281 | 1.1 mi |
| 60640 | Chicago, IL | 65,790 | 2.3 mi |
| 60642 | Chicago, IL | 18,480 | 2.7 mi |
| 60610 | Chicago, IL | 37,726 | 2.6 mi |
| 60618 | Chicago, IL | 92,084 | 2.6 mi |
| 60660 | Chicago, IL | 42,752 | 3.6 mi |
| 60654 | Chicago, IL | 14,875 | 3.4 mi |
| 60661 | Chicago, IL | 7,792 | 4.0 mi |
| 60622 | Chicago, IL | 52,548 | 3.0 mi |
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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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