Chicago, IL · standard
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 High-density area
- $68,704
- Median income Near-median income area
- $371,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60659 (Chicago, IL) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.3 in 2023 to 199.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,983. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $371,800 (94% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 46.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,443.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60659 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
180 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60659?
36.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
42.7%
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?
$68,704
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,765housing units
14,765
Total Housing Units
13,727
Occupied Units
1,038
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,800
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60618
Chicago (60618)
92,084 residents
- 60625
Chicago (60625)
78,651 residents
- 60640
Chicago (60640)
65,790 residents
- 60626
Chicago (60626)
50,139 residents
- 60645
Chicago (60645)
45,274 residents
- 60660
Chicago (60660)
42,752 residents
- 60659
Chicago (60659)
38,104 residents
- 60076 33,415
Skokie (60076)
33,415 residents
- 60202 31,361
Evanston (60202)
31,361 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60659 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60659 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
$113,818 median income
- 60646
Chicago (60646)
$112,525 median income
- 60712
Lincolnwood (60712)
$109,731 median income
- 60618
Chicago (60618)
$106,384 median income
- 60202
Evanston (60202)
$98,989 median income
- 60625
Chicago (60625)
$85,703 median income
- 60645
Chicago (60645)
$76,045 median income
- 60640
Chicago (60640)
$73,254 median income
- 60659
Chicago (60659)
$68,704 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60659, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,104 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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