Zip code 60639: Chicago, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 60639?

60639 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 60639 in?

60639 is in Cook County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 60639?

About 84,240 people live in 60639, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 60639?

The median household income in 60639 is $61,089.

Q: What zip codes are near 60639?

The closest zip codes to 60639 are 60651, 60641, 60302, 60707, 60644.

Residential delivery areaCook CountyCentral Time

Population

84,240

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$310K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,270/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5 sq mi

16,977 people/sq mi

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

About 60639

60639 is a dense urban zip code in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), covering 5 sq mi of land. About 84,240 people live here, or 16,977 per square mile. The median resident is 36.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,089 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $309,900, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 48% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,270 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing. 72% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 60639 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population84,240
98th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7985th of 1,342 in IL
Population density16,977/sq mi
96th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi25th of 1,342 in IL
Average commute36.5 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min67th of 1,317 in IL
Uninsured rate17.9%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%31st of 1,341 in IL
Foreign-born residents34.5%
91st
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%28th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate17.5%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%226th of 1,339 in IL
Residents under 1825.5%
78th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%304th of 1,342 in IL
Unemployment rate6.7%
76th
U.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%325th of 1,340 in IL
Rent-burdened renters54.9%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%272nd of 1,291 in IL
Housing vacancy6.6%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%831st of 1,338 in IL
Self-employed workers9.2%
49th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%620th of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.431
47th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481437th of 1,336 in IL
Median home value$309,900
45th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300185th of 1,311 in IL
Median gross rent$1,270
41st
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274275th of 1,170 in IL
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%442nd of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index41.1
37th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5308th of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older14%
30th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,136th of 1,342 in IL
Median age36.1
28th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 391,126th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home8.6%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%684th of 1,339 in IL
Healthcare workers7.8%
25th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%918th of 1,340 in IL
Government workers10.5%
23rd
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%955th of 1,340 in IL
Median household income$61,089
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,003rd of 1,316 in IL
Homeownership rate48.4%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,271st of 1,338 in IL
Broadband access85.8%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%930th of 1,338 in IL
Median earnings per worker$36,634
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,183rd of 1,336 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher16.3%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%949th of 1,340 in IL
Per capita income$24,341
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,266th of 1,341 in IL
Veterans2%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%1,268th of 1,342 in IL

Measure	60639	Cook	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Population	84,240	5,182,090	12,694,798	334,922,499	98th	5th of 1,342
Population density	16,977/sq mi	5,484/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	96th	25th of 1,342
Average commuteWeakness	36.5 min	31.5 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	94th	67th of 1,317
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.9%	8.9%	6.9%	8.4%	93rd	31st of 1,341
Foreign-born residents	34.5%	21.7%	14.7%	14.1%	91st	28th of 1,342
Poverty rate	17.5%	13.5%	11.8%	12.5%	78th	226th of 1,339
Residents under 18	25.5%	21.1%	21.8%	22%	78th	304th of 1,342
Unemployment rate	6.7%	7%	5.8%	5.2%	76th	325th of 1,340
Rent-burdened renters	54.9%	48.9%	47.9%	51.1%	66th	272nd of 1,291
Housing vacancy	6.6%	7.7%	7.7%	10.1%	49th	831st of 1,338
Self-employed workers	9.2%	9.1%	8.8%	10%	49th	620th of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)	0.431	0.504	0.481	0.483	47th	437th of 1,336
Median home value	$309,900	$324,500	$263,300	$332,700	45th	185th of 1,311
Median gross rent	$1,270	$1,435	$1,274	$1,413	41st	275th of 1,170
Tech workers	2.3%	4.5%	3.8%	3.8%	39th	442nd of 1,340
Diversity index	41.1	71.3	60.5	61.4	37th	308th of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	14%	16%	17%	17.2%	30th	1,136th of 1,342
Median age	36.1	38	39	38.9	28th	1,126th of 1,342
Work from home	8.6%	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%	26th	684th of 1,339
Healthcare workers	7.8%	9.5%	9.5%	9.7%	25th	918th of 1,340
Government workers	10.5%	12.2%	13.3%	14.5%	23rd	955th of 1,340
Median household income	$61,089	$83,498	$83,390	$80,734	22nd	1,003rd of 1,316
Homeownership rateWeakness	48.4%	57.7%	67.1%	65.2%	16th	1,271st of 1,338
Broadband accessWeakness	85.8%	90.6%	90.8%	91%	14th	930th of 1,338
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,634	$54,604	$51,895	$49,666	13th	1,183rd of 1,336
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.3%	42.7%	37.8%	35.7%	12th	949th of 1,340
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,341	$49,329	$46,406	$44,673	7th	1,266th of 1,341
Veterans	2%	3.2%	4.8%	6.2%	6th	1,268th of 1,342

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

20%

5–17

10%

18–24

13%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.1

Under 18

25.5%

65 and over

14%

Race and ethnicity

White8%
Black13%
Hispanic75%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

41.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

34.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

28%

Spanish

67%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 26,518
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 73.1%
Married couples: 43.7%
Living alone: 22%
Veterans (of adults): 2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

60639

$61,089

Cook Co.

$83,498

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,341

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.431

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

60639

$309,900

Cook Co.

$324,500

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

60639

$1,270

Cook Co.

$1,435

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

32%

2–4 units

55%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.1%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 28,389
Owner-occupied: 48.4%
Vacant: 6.6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 31.9%
Home value to income: 5.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

12%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

15%

30–44

32%

45–59

18%

60+

17%

Average commute

36.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Office and admin

12%

Production

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Food service

Healthcare

Sales

Management

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Education

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$36,634

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	60639	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,791	$74,888
Service	$29,050	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,752	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,809	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,924	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

32%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Households with broadband: 85.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.7%
No internet access: 9.7%
Without health insurance: 17.9%
Limited-English households: 18.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Chicago
State: Illinois
County: Cook County
Center point: 41.9206° N, 87.7559° W
Land area: 5 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 60639

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
60651	Chicago, IL	1.5 mi	63,335	$54,409	$269,900
60641	Chicago, IL	1.9 mi	68,894	$83,758	$391,100
60302	Oak Park, IL	2.5 mi	32,862	$100,680	$474,200
60707	Elmwood Park, IL	2.6 mi	41,116	$84,799	$332,000
60644	Chicago, IL	2.8 mi	47,210	$40,950	$239,000
60647	Chicago, IL	2.8 mi	84,749	$107,060	$586,200
60303	Oak Park, IL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
60301	Oak Park, IL	3 mi	3,475	$99,167	$247,000
60634	Chicago, IL	3.1 mi	73,885	$88,533	$353,900
60624	Chicago, IL	3.2 mi	35,263	$34,030	$230,700
60618	Chicago, IL	3.3 mi	91,901	$106,384	$562,700
60630	Chicago, IL	3.6 mi	55,486	$98,860	$384,500

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Questions about 60639

What city is zip code 60639?

60639 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 60639 in?

60639 is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the population of 60639?

About 84,240 people live in 60639, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 60639 in?

60639 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 60639?

The median household income in 60639 is $61,089.

What zip codes are near 60639?

The closest zip codes to 60639 are 60651, 60641, 60302, 60707, 60644.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60639, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.