60637 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60637 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,145 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,247 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,935 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,647 |
| Median Home Value: | $240,600 |
| Land Area: | 4.5 sq miles
11.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7825, -87.6027 |
Population Information (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,145 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,639 | 44.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,506 | 55.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,657 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,272 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,120 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,651 | 11.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,198 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,917 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,641 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,668 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,396 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,012 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,864 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,891 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 858 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $240,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,119 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,647 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,272 | 83.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,375 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,724 | 25.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 16,548 | 74.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,247 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 699 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,504 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,366 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,580 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,990 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,513 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,595 | 21.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60637 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $37,247 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,371 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,290 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,935 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,842 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,251 | 85.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,546 | 14.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,309 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,810 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,655 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 765 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,215 | 16.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 37,004 | 72.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 232 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,628 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,332 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,734 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,744 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,610 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 604 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 330 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 153 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 523 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60637 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,369 | 15.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 2,363 | 10.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 3,003 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,931 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,662 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,978 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,041 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,828 | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 864 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,233 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60637 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,495 | 37.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 997 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,329 | 26.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,330 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 821 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,509 | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60637 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 285 | 1.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 587 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 245 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,025 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,759 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 474 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,369 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,167 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,616 | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,936 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 738 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,008 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.2% | 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 (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,761 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,367 | 51.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 24,586 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,010 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60637 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,441 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,589 | 25.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,512 | 15.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,183 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 848 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 7,343 | 33.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60637 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,976 | 11.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,244 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,398 | 12.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,765 | 14.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 6,144 | 23.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,678 | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 7,340 | 27.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 87 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60637 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,012 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,402 | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,609 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,402 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,153 | 8.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,869 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,467 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,063 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11,653 | 43.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60637 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,089 | 7.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,086 | 19.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,935 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,227 | 30.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,292 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,018 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60637 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 16,947 | 76.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 542 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,935 | 17.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 52 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 129 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 650 | 2.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60637 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 9,170 | 41.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,944 | 44.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,284 | 10.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 874 | 3.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60637 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 263 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 193 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 875 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 985 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,159 | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,211 | 21.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 782 | 13.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 256 | 4.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60637 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,252 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $809 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,119 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.38 |
Households (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,272 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,382 | 15.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,528 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 6,044 | 27.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 11,954 | 53.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,943 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,523 | 24.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60637 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,991 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,125 | 61.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,026 | 22.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 478 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,774 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 14,766 | 82.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60637 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,996 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 580 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 489 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,393 | 31.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,108 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,426 | 43.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,663 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,408 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,771 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,330 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 736 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,752 | 57.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,842 | 34.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60637 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,012 | 78.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,744 | 21.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,972 | 74.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,331 | 21.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,106 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 441 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60637 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,948 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 964 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,197 | 435.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,197 | 435.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,197 | 435.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 772 | 80.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 747 | 77.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 755 | 78.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 171 | 17.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60637 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,488 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 42,441 | 87.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,047 | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,109 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,823 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,338 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 777 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60637 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,272 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,423 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
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