60649 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60649 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,143 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,862 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,043 |
| Total Housing Units: | 28,320 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,200 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7593, -87.5570 |
Population Information (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,143 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,144 | 44.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,999 | 55.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,180 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,188 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,043 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,087 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,838 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,756 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,907 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,413 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,778 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,561 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,608 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,914 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 870 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,054 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 28,320 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 24,076 | 85.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,244 | 15.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,893 | 24.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 18,183 | 75.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,807 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,300 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,856 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,979 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,509 | 29.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,123 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,260 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,780 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60649 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,862 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,452 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,325 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,043 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,152 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,836 | 83.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 4,316 | 16.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,033 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,094 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,202 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,534 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,983 | 4.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 46,471 | 92.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 240 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 581 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 841 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 868 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,651 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,114 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 297 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 212 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60649 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,279 | 13.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 2,208 | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,290 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,674 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,138 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 5,065 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,033 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,989 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 689 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 711 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60649 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,583 | 48.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,149 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7,239 | 33.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 488 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 407 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,657 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 41.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60649 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 333 | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 903 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 197 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,155 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 3,157 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,297 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,593 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,347 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,973 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,103 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,575 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.5% | 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 (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,364 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,799 | 45.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 27,712 | 55.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,086 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60649 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,039 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,796 | 24.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,363 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 3,035 | 12.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 994 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 8,893 | 36.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60649 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,178 | 11.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 814 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,002 | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 4,248 | 15.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 7,189 | 25.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,184 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 8,690 | 30.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60649 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 70 | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 313 | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 597 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,616 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,672 | 5.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,002 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,821 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,634 | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 13,564 | 47.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60649 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,121 | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 9,084 | 32.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,490 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,419 | 22.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,631 | 5.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 575 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60649 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 19,125 | 79.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 492 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,492 | 14.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 26 | 0.1% | 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: | 261 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 680 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60649 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 9,133 | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 11,405 | 47.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,559 | 10.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 979 | 4.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60649 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 640 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 974 | 16.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 909 | 15.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 570 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,512 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 763 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 455 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 70 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60649 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,806 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $665 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,054 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 24,076 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,785 | 11.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,101 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 7,012 | 29.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 12,608 | 52.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,531 | 23.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,850 | 28.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.04 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60649 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,232 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,649 | 61.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,115 | 18.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 434 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,187 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 13,840 | 80.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60649 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,422 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 756 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 844 | 8.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,844 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,018 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,960 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,225 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,264 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,450 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,715 | 17.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 597 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,938 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,180 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60649 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,216 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,012 | 16.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,187 | 89.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 613 | 7.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 404 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 212 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60649 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 47,934 | 95.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 107 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,209 | 2064.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,209 | 2064.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,209 | 2064.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 176 | 164.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 781 | 729.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 971 | 907.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 15.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60649 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,963 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 44,286 | 94.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,677 | 5.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,273 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 818 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 91 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 495 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60649 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 24,076 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,955 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
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