60609 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60609 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 63,241 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,209 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,715 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,940 |
| Median Home Value: | $228,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.8 sq miles
20.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8127, -87.6569 |
Population Information (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 63,241 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 31,345 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,896 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,623 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,170 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,865 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,589 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,718 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,386 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,085 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,225 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,503 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,068 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,113 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,194 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 702 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $228,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $977 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,940 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,973 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,967 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,103 | 39.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 13,870 | 60.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 41,276 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 6,133 | 14.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,558 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 13,569 | 32.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,049 | 17.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,670 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,405 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,892 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,209 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,168 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,398 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,715 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 31,742 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,625 | 87.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 4,117 | 13.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,707 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,455 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,881 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,239 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,833 | 31.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,332 | 22.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 775 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,751 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 54 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17,304 | 27.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,192 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 23,362 | 36.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 36,067 | 57.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 32,251 | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,867 | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 204 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,745 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60609 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,494 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 2,144 | 9.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,376 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,255 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,739 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,024 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,645 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,729 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,375 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,192 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60609 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,962 | 50.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,475 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,048 | 18.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 741 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 802 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,767 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60609 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,910 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,555 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 603 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,254 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,186 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 465 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,619 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,633 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,803 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,905 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,666 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,000 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.8% | 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 (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,623 | 84.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,021 | 44.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 28,943 | 45.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,432 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60609 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,367 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,606 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,343 | 14.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,968 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,179 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,828 | 29.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60609 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,098 | 27.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 922 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 8,072 | 31.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 5,206 | 20.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,973 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 198 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,051 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 420 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60609 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,016 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,401 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,406 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 501 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,628 | 6.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,977 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,838 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,610 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 13,548 | 52.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60609 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 677 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,535 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 9,690 | 37.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,169 | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,551 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,318 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60609 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 20,932 | 91.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 164 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,790 | 7.8% | 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: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60609 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,503 | 24.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,766 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,817 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,887 | 8.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60609 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 609 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 993 | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,047 | 11.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,140 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,526 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,828 | 20.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 853 | 9.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 107 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,860 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $660 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $977 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.38 |
Households (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,973 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,547 | 32.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,515 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,993 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,262 | 36.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,641 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,230 | 27.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.55 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60609 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,053 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 12,331 | 49.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,877 | 35.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 1,269 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,737 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,729 | 46.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60609 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,076 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 898 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 790 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,943 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,035 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,410 | 21.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 47,896 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,122 | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 63,055 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,068 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 485 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,690 | 58.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,893 | 35.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60609 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 54,613 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,867 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,012 | 89.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 620 | 7.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 358 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 235 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 47,083 | 74.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,406 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16,158 | 1149.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 16,158 | 1149.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16,158 | 1149.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 480 | 34.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 291 | 20.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 12,882 | 916.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60609 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 59,618 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,414 | 46.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 32,204 | 54.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 28,014 | 47.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,061 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,841 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 288 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60609 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,973 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,336 | 88.5% | 89.4% |
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