60638 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60638 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 57,799 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,374 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,638 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,556 |
| Median Home Value: | $274,100 |
| Land Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7825, -87.7708 |
Population Information (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 57,799 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,514 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,285 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,518 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,865 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,980 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,519 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,981 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,923 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,042 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,447 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,660 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,444 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,834 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,365 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,221 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $274,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,201 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,556 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,642 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 914 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,283 | 78.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,359 | 21.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,936 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,341 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,683 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,974 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,747 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,693 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,469 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,029 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60638 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,374 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,674 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,316 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,638 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,073 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,251 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,822 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,603 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,608 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,814 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 794 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,821 | 60.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,411 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,042 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 468 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 10,348 | 17.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,668 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 19,333 | 33.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 32,545 | 56.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 29,711 | 51.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,465 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 410 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 959 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60638 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 845 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 359 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,442 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,251 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,327 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,323 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,178 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,069 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,142 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,706 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60638 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,422 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,510 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,911 | 6.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 677 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 293 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,974 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60638 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,002 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,843 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 456 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,311 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,723 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 467 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,706 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,277 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,681 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,775 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,568 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,398 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 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 (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,469 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 42,638 | 73.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,609 | 27.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,330 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60638 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,513 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,138 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,664 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,044 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 911 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,060 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60638 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 15,943 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 895 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,058 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,127 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,590 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 433 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 349 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 161 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60638 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 247 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 586 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 744 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,080 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,861 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,696 | 21.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 7,497 | 34.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,582 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,263 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60638 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 274 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,393 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,947 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,766 | 49.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,763 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,413 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60638 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 18,617 | 90.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 215 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,595 | 7.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 85 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60638 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,529 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,155 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,327 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,631 | 17.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60638 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 452 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 272 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 799 | 4.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,233 | 7.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 7,923 | 48.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,221 | 32.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 281 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 102 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60638 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,950 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $668 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,201 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,642 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,653 | 51.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,934 | 23.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,612 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,931 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,946 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,518 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60638 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,458 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,284 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,997 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 475 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,369 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,956 | 29.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60638 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,807 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 951 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 618 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,301 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,227 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,710 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,139 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,819 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 57,799 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,678 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 144 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,928 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,606 | 45.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60638 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 53,425 | 92.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,587 | 6.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,820 | 78.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 546 | 15.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 216 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 221 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60638 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,436 | 76.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 708 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,363 | 1887.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,363 | 1887.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,363 | 1887.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3,852 | 544.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 108 | 15.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 44 | 6.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,918 | 1259.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60638 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 54,281 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,923 | 45.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 29,358 | 54.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 23,173 | 42.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 5,540 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 255 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 390 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60638 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,642 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,791 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
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