Zip code 60621: Chicago, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 60621?

60621 is assigned to Chicago, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 60621 in?

60621 is in Cook County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 60621?

About 28,301 people live in 60621, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 60621?

The median household income in 60621 is $31,905.

Q: What zip codes are near 60621?

The closest zip codes to 60621 are 60636, 60637, 60620, 60609, 60615.

Residential delivery areaCook CountyCentral Time

Population

28,301

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$154K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,049/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.8 sq mi

7,539 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 60621

60621 is an urban zip code in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), covering 3.8 sq mi of land. About 28,301 people live here, or 7,539 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,905 a year, about 40% of the national median of $80,734. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $153,500, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 29% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,049 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and sales.

How 60621 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate20.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%17th of 1,340 in IL
Poverty rate32.4%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%38th of 1,339 in IL
Housing vacancy24.1%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%106th of 1,338 in IL
Average commute37.1 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min59th of 1,317 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.526
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.48149th of 1,336 in IL
Population density7,539/sq mi
89th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi63rd of 1,342 in IL
Healthcare workers12.5%
85th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%318th of 1,340 in IL
Uninsured rate12.7%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%84th of 1,341 in IL
Rent-burdened renters59.6%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%192nd of 1,291 in IL
Residents 65 and older18.1%
61st
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%803rd of 1,342 in IL
Government workers15%
60th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%563rd of 1,340 in IL
Median age39.5
53rd
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39913th of 1,342 in IL
Population28,301
46th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798165th of 1,342 in IL
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%821st of 1,342 in IL
Residents under 1821.1%
41st
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%783rd of 1,342 in IL
Foreign-born residents6.8%
38th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%324th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home9.5%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%610th of 1,339 in IL
Median gross rent$1,049
25th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274429th of 1,170 in IL
Diversity index28.4
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5463rd of 1,342 in IL
Tech workers1.3%
18th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%657th of 1,340 in IL
Median home value$153,500
10th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300664th of 1,311 in IL
Broadband access80.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,151st of 1,338 in IL
Self-employed workers5.2%
5th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,124th of 1,340 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher11.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%1,163rd of 1,340 in IL
Homeownership rate29.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,318th of 1,338 in IL
Median earnings per worker$31,198
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,285th of 1,336 in IL
Per capita income$19,792
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,324th of 1,341 in IL
Median household income$31,905
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,301st of 1,316 in IL

Measure	60621	Cook	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Unemployment rateWeakness	20.3%	7%	5.8%	5.2%	99th	17th of 1,340
Poverty rateWeakness	32.4%	13.5%	11.8%	12.5%	97th	38th of 1,339
Housing vacancy	24.1%	7.7%	7.7%	10.1%	96th	106th of 1,338
Average commuteWeakness	37.1 min	31.5 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	95th	59th of 1,317
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.526	0.504	0.481	0.483	94th	49th of 1,336
Population density	7,539/sq mi	5,484/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	89th	63rd of 1,342
Healthcare workers	12.5%	9.5%	9.5%	9.7%	85th	318th of 1,340
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.7%	8.9%	6.9%	8.4%	82nd	84th of 1,341
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.6%	48.9%	47.9%	51.1%	82nd	192nd of 1,291
Residents 65 and older	18.1%	16%	17%	17.2%	61st	803rd of 1,342
Government workers	15%	12.2%	13.3%	14.5%	60th	563rd of 1,340
Median age	39.5	38	39	38.9	53rd	913th of 1,342
Population	28,301	5,182,090	12,694,798	334,922,499	46th	165th of 1,342
Veterans	5.4%	3.2%	4.8%	6.2%	44th	821st of 1,342
Residents under 18	21.1%	21.1%	21.8%	22%	41st	783rd of 1,342
Foreign-born residents	6.8%	21.7%	14.7%	14.1%	38th	324th of 1,342
Work from home	9.5%	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%	31st	610th of 1,339
Median gross rent	$1,049	$1,435	$1,274	$1,413	25th	429th of 1,170
Diversity index	28.4	71.3	60.5	61.4	22nd	463rd of 1,342
Tech workers	1.3%	4.5%	3.8%	3.8%	18th	657th of 1,340
Median home value	$153,500	$324,500	$263,300	$332,700	10th	664th of 1,311
Broadband accessWeakness	80.2%	90.6%	90.8%	91%	5th	1,151st of 1,338
Self-employed workers	5.2%	9.1%	8.8%	10%	5th	1,124th of 1,340
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.4%	42.7%	37.8%	35.7%	4th	1,163rd of 1,340
Homeownership rateWeakness	29.4%	57.7%	67.1%	65.2%	4th	1,318th of 1,338
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,198	$54,604	$51,895	$49,666	4th	1,285th of 1,336
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,792	$49,329	$46,406	$44,673	3rd	1,324th of 1,341
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,905	$83,498	$83,390	$80,734	1st	1,301st of 1,316

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.5

Under 18

21.1%

65 and over

18.1%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black84%
Hispanic11%
Asian0.5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

28.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 11,414
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 49.1%
Married couples: 12.6%
Living alone: 47.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

60621

$31,905

Cook Co.

$83,498

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,792

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.526

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

60621

$153,500

Cook Co.

$324,500

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

60621

$1,049

Cook Co.

$1,435

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

29%

2–4 units

44%

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

16%

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 15,040
Owner-occupied: 29.4%
Vacant: 24.1%
Median year built: 1940
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 36.6%
Home value to income: 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

53%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

20%

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

15%

30–44

26%

45–59

13%

60+

21%

Average commute

37.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

20.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

13%

Healthcare

12%

Sales

11%

Office and admin

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Management

Production

Food service

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Retail

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$31,198

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	60621	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,840	$74,888
Service	$24,852	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,272	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$30,631	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,824	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

34%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 80.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.3%
No internet access: 14.3%
Without health insurance: 12.7%
Limited-English households: 1.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Chicago
State: Illinois
County: Cook County
Center point: 41.7762° N, 87.6395° W
Land area: 3.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Chicago100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 60621

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
60636	Chicago, IL	1.5 mi	32,198	$38,807	$155,300
60637	Chicago, IL	1.9 mi	52,721	$43,609	$257,300
60620	Chicago, IL	2.6 mi	64,871	$48,146	$197,700
60609	Chicago, IL	2.7 mi	62,028	$58,896	$268,300
60615	Chicago, IL	2.8 mi	42,975	$63,876	$347,800
60619	Chicago, IL	2.9 mi	59,503	$45,206	$219,600
60454	Oak Lawn, IL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
60499	Bedford Park, IL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
60653	Chicago, IL	3.5 mi	33,383	$40,666	$361,000
60664	Chicago, IL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
60668	Chicago, IL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—
60669	Chicago, IL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 60621

What city is zip code 60621?

60621 is assigned to Chicago, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 60621 in?

60621 is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the population of 60621?

About 28,301 people live in 60621, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 60621 in?

60621 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 60621?

The median household income in 60621 is $31,905.

What zip codes are near 60621?

The closest zip codes to 60621 are 60636, 60637, 60620, 60609, 60615.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60621, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.