| ZIP Code | 60610 |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 312/464/630/708/773/ |
| Elevation | 587 ft |
| Latitude | 41.904718 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.635891 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.61 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 83.4% ▲ 115% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 105 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,052 (6%) |
| Some College | 899 (2.6%) |
| Associates | 2,577 (7.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,033 (3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27,359 (80.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,649 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $543,000 ▲ 95% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,029/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 30,091 |
| Vacant Units | 2,946 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 30,091 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,946 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
ZIP code 60610 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 45,282, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 60610 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,649 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60610 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $543,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,029 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 60610 is majority White (67.36%). Residents are highly educated — 83.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60610 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — 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 17%.
Overall, ZIP code 60610 in Chicago, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 45,282 residents, a median household income of $105,649, and a median home value of $543,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.