| ZIP Code | 60601 |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 312/464/708/773/872 |
| Elevation | 583 ft |
| Latitude | 41.885155 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.621512 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.67 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 87.8% ▲ 127% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 355 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 487 (4.2%) |
| Some College | 137 (1.2%) |
| Associates | 433 (3.7%) |
| Bachelors | 445 (3.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,748 (84%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,323 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,400 ▲ 78% above avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,451/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,727 |
| Vacant Units | 1,098 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,727 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,098 |
| Owner Occupied | 27.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
ZIP code 60601 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 16,292, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 60601 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,323 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60601 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,451 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 73.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 60601 is majority White (54.08%). Residents are highly educated — 87.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60601 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 19%.
Overall, ZIP code 60601 in Chicago, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,292 residents, a median household income of $127,323, and a median home value of $495,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.