60612 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60612 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,459 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,858 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,491 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,475 |
| Median Home Value: | $342,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8805, -87.6879 |
Population Information (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,459 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,267 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,192 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,779 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,973 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,452 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,995 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,779 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,882 | 20.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,270 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,247 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,049 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,577 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,243 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 997 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 216 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $342,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,247 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,475 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,255 | 86.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,220 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,604 | 32.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,651 | 67.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,481 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 853 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,855 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,360 | 22.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,626 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,482 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,399 | 23.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,906 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60612 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,858 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,024 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,824 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,491 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,971 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,111 | 89.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,860 | 10.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,700 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,878 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,572 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 661 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,350 | 27.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,116 | 55.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 208 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,454 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,087 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,231 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,142 | 9.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,395 | 15.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,290 | 9.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,296 | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 109 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 700 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60612 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,813 | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,407 | 9.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,132 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,047 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,115 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,515 | 10.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,672 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,788 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,056 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,710 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60612 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,491 | 46.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 789 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,987 | 24.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 700 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 755 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,057 | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60612 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 462 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,072 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 367 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,439 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,239 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 451 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,338 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,773 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,512 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,038 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 771 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 608 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.7% | 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 (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,664 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,664 | 57.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,841 | 40.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,422 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60612 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,903 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,970 | 20.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,750 | 12.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,403 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 988 | 6.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,561 | 32.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60612 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,861 | 11.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,199 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,267 | 19.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,388 | 26.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,877 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 623 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,185 | 19.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 52 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60612 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 988 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,161 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,490 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,411 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,216 | 7.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 955 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 520 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 745 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,954 | 36.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60612 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,126 | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,092 | 18.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,544 | 33.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,799 | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,415 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 499 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60612 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,246 | 78.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 227 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,589 | 18.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 150 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60612 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,486 | 31.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,391 | 44.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,602 | 18.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 776 | 5.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60612 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 132 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 89 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 118 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 247 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,323 | 28.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,471 | 32.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 978 | 21.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 246 | 5.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60612 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,369 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,095 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,247 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,255 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,301 | 23.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,254 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,617 | 25.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,155 | 43.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,767 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,929 | 20.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60612 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,152 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,505 | 57.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,888 | 29.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 312 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,149 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,797 | 66.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60612 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,469 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 713 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 385 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,541 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,517 | 16.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,313 | 35.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,877 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 755 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,086 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,651 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 389 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,548 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,714 | 36.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60612 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,080 | 84.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,013 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,708 | 74.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,011 | 20.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 706 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 294 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,125 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 390 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,334 | 854.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,334 | 854.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,334 | 854.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 674 | 172.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 279 | 71.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,265 | 324.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 83 | 21.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60612 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,680 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,228 | 80.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,452 | 19.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,143 | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,246 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 753 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 310 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60612 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,255 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,271 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
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