60602 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60602 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of 938 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 312/773/708/872.

About ZIP code 60602

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $167,617.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 38% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 60602 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and a high rate of remote workers.

938

population

0.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chicago	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60603 Chicago (0.2 mi) 60601 Chicago (0.3 mi) 60604 Chicago (0.4 mi) 60606 Chicago (0.5 mi) 60654 Chicago (0.5 mi) 60661 Chicago (0.8 mi) 60689 Chicago (0.9 mi) 60611 Chicago (1.1 mi) 60674 Chicago (1.2 mi) 60610 Chicago (1.3 mi) 60607 Chicago (1.3 mi) 60605 Chicago (1.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	938
Population density	11,725 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8832
Longitude	-87.6273
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	312/773/708/872

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	6.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	56.8%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

938

Population

11,725

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$167,617

Median household income

$73,833

Per capita income

Median home value

$2,277

Median monthly rent

57.1%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

267

Housing units

61.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

220

25–34

194

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	131	14.0%
18 and over	807	86.0%
65 and over	44	4.7%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 26.3%

Asian 24.1%

Black or African American 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	433	46.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	247	26.3%
Asian	226	24.1%
Black or African American	32	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	6.3%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	56.8%	9.9%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 28.2%

$200k+ 28.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	28.2%
$200k+	28.6%
Median income	$167,617

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 42.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 36.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$2,277
Owner occupied	57.1%
Renter occupied	42.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	13.0%
Large apartment buildings	85.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	32.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	24.8%
2 bedrooms	55.6%
3 bedrooms	19.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	75.0%
1 vehicle	7.3%
2 vehicles	17.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	64.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	92	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	166	35.5%
Households with children under 18	61	13.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	3.0%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.4%	25.5%
Married	43.5%	70.8%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.5%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 19.2%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 40.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	61.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	129	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 35.1%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Public administration 7.0%

Information 3.3%

Other services 2.9%

Retail trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.8%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	9.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	30.9%
Walk	21.1%
Work from home	38.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	3.0%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.9%
High blood pressure	17.6%
High cholesterol	20.8%
Diabetes	4.3%
Heart disease	2.6%
Stroke	1.1%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	11.8%
Kidney disease	1.4%
Pulmonary disease	2.3%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	12.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	14.2%
Fair or poor health	5.6%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	4.3%
No health insurance	6.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	4.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.8%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	874	93.2%
Spanish	113	12.9%
Other Indo-European	49	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	64	7.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	587	62.6%
Born in same state	587	62.6%
Born in different state	304	32.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	351	37.4%
Not a US citizen	155	44.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	8.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60602

What city is ZIP code 60602 in?

ZIP code 60602 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60602 in?

ZIP code 60602 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60602?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 60602 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 60602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60602?

The median household income in ZIP code 60602 is $167,617, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60602?

ZIP code 60602 has an estimated population of 938 residents, with a density of 11,439 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60602 in?

ZIP code 60602 observes the CST timezone.