60642 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60642 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,444 |
| Median Household Income: | $137,853 |
| Per Capita Income: | $82,270 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,786 |
| Median Home Value: | $593,300 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9000, -87.6600 |
Population Information (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,444 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,073 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,371 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 972 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 311 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 445 | 2.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 499 | 2.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,183 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,599 | 44.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,065 | 19.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,851 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 632 | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 655 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 817 | 3.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 348 | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 67 | 0.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $593,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,109 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,786 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,044 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 742 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,704 | 33.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,340 | 66.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,034 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 378 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 230 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,399 | 7.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,384 | 7.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 848 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,804 | 48.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,991 | 27.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 76.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $137,853 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $164,840 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $170,920 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $82,270 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,810 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,142 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 656 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,842 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,386 | 89.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,281 | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 453 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,913 | 69.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,117 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,540 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 974 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,882 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,020 | 9.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,209 | 15.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,263 | 10.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 519 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 47 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 380 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60642 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 385 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 198 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 325 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 443 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 358 | 3.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,092 | 9.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,592 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,568 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,056 | 18.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,027 | 27.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60642 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,247 | 32.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 470 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,204 | 26.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,358 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 799 | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,897 | 24.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60642 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 274 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 961 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 361 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 806 | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 645 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 786 | 4.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,047 | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,120 | 31.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,035 | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,383 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 386 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 338 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 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 (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,480 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,914 | 83.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,844 | 13.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 952 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60642 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,179 | 92.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,013 | 9.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 719 | 6.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 323 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 397 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 718 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60642 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 545 | 4.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 461 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 983 | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,231 | 27.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,766 | 23.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 775 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,968 | 25.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60642 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 75 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,737 | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,642 | 22.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,301 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 614 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 577 | 4.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 602 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 393 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 217 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,628 | 30.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60642 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 767 | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,849 | 24.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,004 | 42.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,590 | 22.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 469 | 4.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 107 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60642 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,694 | 78.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 106 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,069 | 18.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 63 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60642 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,889 | 26.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,463 | 49.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,263 | 20.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 429 | 3.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60642 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 17 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 54 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 229 | 6.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 872 | 23.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,328 | 62.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 198 | 5.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,403 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,109 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,044 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,621 | 23.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 748 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,891 | 35.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,019 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,295 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,066 | 9.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.94 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.65 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60642 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,191 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,373 | 62.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,851 | 28.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 177 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 620 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,020 | 59.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60642 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,707 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 161 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 52 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 624 | 23.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 370 | 13.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,500 | 55.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,491 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 207 | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,432 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 770 | 3.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 22 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 362 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 386 | 50.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60642 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,012 | 74.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,103 | 23.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,903 | 76.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,157 | 22.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 806 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 43 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,328 | 90.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 619 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,116 | 341.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,116 | 341.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,116 | 341.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 476 | 76.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 132 | 21.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 838 | 135.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60642 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,472 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,824 | 82.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,648 | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,145 | 10.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 879 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 518 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 106 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60642 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,044 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,507 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
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