60605 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60605 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,314 |
| Median Household Income: | $116,462 |
| Per Capita Income: | $79,264 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,573 |
| Median Home Value: | $480,000 |
| Land Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8676, -87.6172 |
Population Information (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,314 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,869 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,445 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,045 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,094 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 797 | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,958 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,909 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,778 | 31.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,798 | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,121 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,389 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,497 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,130 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,553 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 245 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $480,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,330 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,573 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,817 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,756 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,035 | 42.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,782 | 57.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,511 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 435 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 578 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 943 | 3.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,412 | 9.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,007 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,333 | 35.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11,803 | 44.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 79.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $116,462 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $151,923 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $182,826 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $79,264 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,214 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,674 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,540 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,146 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,629 | 86.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,287 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 758 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,359 | 59.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,210 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,434 | 15.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 795 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,443 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,994 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,264 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,684 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 452 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,128 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,270 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 186 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 800 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 491 | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,087 | 5.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,783 | 9.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,131 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,058 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,825 | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,186 | 22.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,274 | 28.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 746 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,876 | 22.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,932 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 945 | 4.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,462 | 25.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 232 | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 905 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 507 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,069 | 4.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 360 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 989 | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,945 | 13.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,611 | 25.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,215 | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,229 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 643 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 951 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,216 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,207 | 85.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,731 | 16.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,458 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,264 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,668 | 14.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,318 | 12.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 353 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 171 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 955 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 552 | 2.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,173 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 111 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 108 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 331 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 84 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 18,173 | 88.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 41 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 133 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,853 | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 7,968 | 38.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,565 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,373 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,421 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 486 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 138 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 64 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,572 | 17.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,631 | 12.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 7,434 | 36.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,701 | 37.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,391 | 11.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 173 | 0.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 243 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,618 | 51.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 130 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,668 | 46.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 85 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 316 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 7,342 | 39.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,666 | 51.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,500 | 8.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 309 | 1.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 40 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 41 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 47 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,425 | 17.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,738 | 34.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,436 | 30.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,282 | 16.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,348 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,463 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,330 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.58 | 2.38 |
Households (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,817 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,936 | 26.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,690 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,634 | 29.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,219 | 33.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,146 | 11.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,106 | 16.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.60 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,514 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,094 | 52.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,101 | 39.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 123 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,074 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,971 | 57.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,868 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 190 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 179 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,457 | 18.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 604 | 7.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,438 | 69.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,195 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 592 | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,674 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,480 | 7.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 65 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,467 | 59.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 948 | 38.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,381 | 68.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,437 | 30.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,034 | 57.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,082 | 39.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,578 | 24.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 321 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,007 | 78.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 470 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,307 | 1554.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,307 | 1554.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,307 | 1554.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,407 | 299.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 575 | 122.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,181 | 251.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 441 | 93.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,269 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,954 | 75.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,315 | 25.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,179 | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,065 | 9.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,430 | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 641 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,817 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,593 | 98.8% | 89.4% |
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