| ZIP Code | 60605 |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 217/224/312/447/464/ |
| Elevation | 598 ft |
| Latitude | 41.867566 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.617228 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.7 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.64 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 86.2% ▲ 122% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 110% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 272 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 981 (4.1%) |
| Some College | 380 (1.6%) |
| Associates | 1,652 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 814 (3.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,702 (82.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,403 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,900 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,402/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,478 |
| Vacant Units | 1,656 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,478 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,656 |
| Owner Occupied | 40.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.64 |
ZIP code 60605 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 34,256, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.7 years. Economically, 60605 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,403 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60605 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,402 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (40.6%) and renters (59.4%). Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 60605 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.9%. Residents are highly educated — 86.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60605 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double 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 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 60605 in Chicago, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 34,256 residents, a median household income of $118,403, and a median home value of $495,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.