Zip code 60641: Chicago, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 60641
60641 is a dense urban zip code in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), covering 4 sq mi of land. About 68,894 people live here, or 17,108 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $83,758 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $391,100, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 53% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,300 a month.
38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 55% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 60641 compares
- Population density17,108/sq mi96thU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi24th of 1,342 in IL
- Average commute37.2 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min58th of 1,317 in IL
- Population68,89494thU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,79815th of 1,342 in IL
- 87thU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%47th of 1,342 in IL
- Uninsured rate12.9%83rdWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%81st of 1,341 in IL
- 74thU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%341st of 1,340 in IL
- 72ndU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%200th of 1,339 in IL
- Diversity index59.872ndU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5110th of 1,342 in IL
- 72ndU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481216th of 1,336 in IL
- 67thU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%456th of 1,340 in IL
- Poverty rate14.1%66thU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%357th of 1,339 in IL
- Tech workers3.8%66thU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%244th of 1,340 in IL
- 62ndU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%249th of 1,340 in IL
- Median home value$391,10061stU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,30093rd of 1,311 in IL
- Per capita income$42,61657thU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406420th of 1,341 in IL
- Median household income$83,75855thU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390484th of 1,316 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$49,23853rdU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895550th of 1,336 in IL
- Residents under 1822.3%52ndU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%642nd of 1,342 in IL
- Median gross rent$1,30043rdU.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274259th of 1,170 in IL
- Housing vacancy5.7%41stU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%912th of 1,338 in IL
- 39thU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%458th of 1,291 in IL
- 34thU.S. 38.9 · IL 391,077th of 1,342 in IL
- 29thU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%880th of 1,340 in IL
- Government workers11.3%29thU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%888th of 1,340 in IL
- Broadband access88.9%28thU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%703rd of 1,338 in IL
- Homeownership rate52.5%21stU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,259th of 1,338 in IL
- 19thU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,210th of 1,342 in IL
- Veterans2.4%10thU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%1,237th of 1,342 in IL
| Measure | 60641 | Cook | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 17,108/sq mi | 5,484/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 24th of 1,342 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.2 min | 31.5 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 58th of 1,317 | |
| Population | 68,894 | 5,182,090 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 15th of 1,342 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 29.9% | 21.7% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 47th of 1,342 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.9% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 81st of 1,341 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 7% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 341st of 1,340 | |
| Work from home | 18% | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 200th of 1,339 | |
| Diversity index | 59.8 | 71.3 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 110th of 1,342 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.463 | 0.504 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 216th of 1,336 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.8% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 10% | 456th of 1,340 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.1% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 357th of 1,339 | |
| Tech workers | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 244th of 1,340 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 42.7% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 249th of 1,340 | |
| Median home value | $391,100 | $324,500 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 93rd of 1,311 | |
| Per capita income | $42,616 | $49,329 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 420th of 1,341 | |
| Median household income | $83,758 | $83,498 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 484th of 1,316 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,238 | $54,604 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 550th of 1,336 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.3% | 21.1% | 21.8% | 22% | 642nd of 1,342 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,300 | $1,435 | $1,274 | $1,413 | 259th of 1,170 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 912th of 1,338 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48% | 48.9% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 458th of 1,291 | |
| Median age | 37 | 38 | 39 | 38.9 | 1,077th of 1,342 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.1% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 880th of 1,340 | |
| Government workers | 11.3% | 12.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 888th of 1,340 | |
| Broadband access | 88.9% | 90.6% | 90.8% | 91% | 703rd of 1,338 | |
| Homeownership rate | 52.5% | 57.7% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 1,259th of 1,338 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.2% | 16% | 17% | 17.2% | 1,210th of 1,342 | |
| Veterans | 2.4% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1,237th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White35%
- Black4%
- Hispanic52%
- Asian5%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 25,938
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 61.7%
- Married couples
- 41.1%
- Living alone
- 28.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.4%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 27,500
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Vacant
- 5.7%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 25.2%
- Home value to income
- 4.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 60641 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $84,845 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,188 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,074 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,178 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,773 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.3%
- Households with broadband
- 88.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.8%
- No internet access
- 8.1%
- Without health insurance
- 12.9%
- Limited-English households
- 12.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Cook County
- Center point
- 41.9467° N, 87.7469° W
- Land area
- 4 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 60641
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60630 | Chicago, IL | 1.8 mi | $98,860 |
| 60639 | Chicago, IL | 1.9 mi | $61,089 |
| 60618 | Chicago, IL | 2.3 mi | $106,384 |
| 60647 | Chicago, IL | 2.9 mi | $107,060 |
| 60625 | Chicago, IL | 3 mi | $85,703 |
| 60634 | Chicago, IL | 3 mi | $88,533 |
| 60651 | Chicago, IL | 3.1 mi | $54,409 |
| 60646 | Chicago, IL | 3.3 mi | $112,525 |
| 60659 | Chicago, IL | 3.6 mi | $68,704 |
| 60707 | Elmwood Park, IL | 3.6 mi | $84,799 |
| 60706 | Harwood Heights, IL | 3.8 mi | $84,530 |
| 60712 | Lincolnwood, IL | 4.1 mi | $109,731 |
Zip codes like 60641 elsewhere
Questions about 60641
What city is zip code 60641?
60641 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 60641 in?
60641 is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of 60641?
About 68,894 people live in 60641, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 60641 in?
60641 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 60641?
The median household income in 60641 is $83,758.
What zip codes are near 60641?
The closest zip codes to 60641 are 60630, 60639, 60618, 60647, 60625.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60641, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.