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ZIP Code 60659

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

38,104
7,256/sq mi
$68,704
Median income
$371,800
Median home value
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chicago pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
7,256
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60659 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60659 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 38,104 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 7,256 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60659 reports a modest median household income of $68,704 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,983. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. Housing costs here run $371,800 for a typical home value (94% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,443 a month; 46.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 60659 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60659

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60659.

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 60659, 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

38,104

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

7,256

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60659?

36.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

42.7%

Foreign-Born

White 39.4%
African American 8.5%
Asian 28.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%

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?

$68,704

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$30,983

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60659 ranks nationally

Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,704 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,765

Total Housing Units

13,727

Occupied Units

1,038

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.8%
Renter 53.2%

$371,800

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$1,443

Median Rent

1947

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60659 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 153
2021 +5.1% 161
2022 +8.2% 174
2023 +1.1% 176
2024 +13.1% 199

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 923 business establishments in ZIP 60659, employing approximately 9,683 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,642,000.

923

Businesses

9,683

Employees

$403.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 180 19.5%
Retail trade 133 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 109 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 96 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 48 5.2%
Construction 47 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.3%
Finance and insurance 38 4.1%
Educational services 23 2.5%
Wholesale trade 20 2.2%
Manufacturing 17 1.8%
Information 16 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.9%

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 60659 vs 60625 →

ZIP 60659 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 60659 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 60659 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 60659 ranks #9 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
60625 Chicago, IL 78,651 1.2 mi
60645 Chicago, IL 45,274 1.3 mi
60660 Chicago, IL 42,752 2.0 mi
60712 Lincolnwood, IL 12,590 1.8 mi
60618 Chicago, IL 92,084 3.0 mi
60626 Chicago, IL 50,139 2.2 mi
60202 Evanston, IL 31,361 2.8 mi
60646 Chicago, IL 27,177 2.9 mi
60640 Chicago, IL 65,790 2.5 mi
60076 Skokie, IL 33,415 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60659 in? ▼
ZIP code 60659 (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 60659? ▼
ZIP code 60659 in Chicago, IL has a population of 38,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60659? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60659 is $68,704, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60659? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60659 is $371,800, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60659? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60659 is White at 39.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60659? ▼
ZIP code 60659 has 923 business establishments employing approximately 9,683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60659? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60659 are: Health care and social assistance (180), Retail trade (133), Accommodation and food services (109). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60659? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60659 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 60659? ▼
In ZIP code 60659, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 60659? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60659 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 60659? ▼
In ZIP code 60659, approximately 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60659? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60659 is 16.3% 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.