| ZIP Code | 60617 |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 773/872 |
| Elevation | 585 ft |
| Latitude | 41.714417 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.555761 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 23.1% ▲ 131% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.8% ▲ 142% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,825 (4%) |
| HS Graduate | 14,693 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 5,319 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 9,130 (19.8%) |
| Bachelors | 4,763 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,416 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,237 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $168,200 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,010/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 35,031 |
| Vacant Units | 4,783 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 35,031 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4,783 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 60617 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 79,284, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 60617 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,237 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60617 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,010 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.2%) and renters (43.8%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 60617 is majority Black (51.74%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60617 stands at 11.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 60617 in Chicago, IL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 79,284 residents, a median household income of $51,237, and a median home value of $168,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.