60606 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60606 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 0.23 square miles and serves a population of 3,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 312/773/872/708/630/224.

About ZIP code 60606

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $352,900. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($133,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 92% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60606 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

3,513

population

0.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chicago	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60661 Chicago (0.3 mi) 60654 Chicago (0.4 mi) 60602 Chicago (0.5 mi) 60603 Chicago (0.6 mi) 60674 Chicago (0.7 mi) 60604 Chicago (0.7 mi) 60601 Chicago (0.8 mi) 60607 Chicago (0.9 mi) 60689 Chicago (1 mi) 60610 Chicago (1.2 mi) 60701 Chicago (1.4 mi) 60611 Chicago (1.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,513
Population density	15,274 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.23 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.8829
Longitude	-87.6368
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	312/773/872/708/630/224

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	7.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	47.7%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.8%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,513

Population

15,274

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$133,333

Median household income

$127,359

Per capita income

$352,900

Median home value

$2,366

Median monthly rent

33.0%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,210

Housing units

91.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

218

20–24

216

604

25–34

598

447

35–44

443

168

45–54

166

110

55–59

110

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	3.2%
18 and over	3,402	96.8%
65 and over	211	6.0%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.6%

Asian 32.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,103	58.6%
Asian	1,169	32.6%
Two or more races	91	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	78	2.2%
Black or African American	69	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	1.7%
Other race	21	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	7.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	47.7%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.8%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 3.5%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 26.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	3.5%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	26.5%
Median income	$133,333

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 43.7%

$500k–$1M 20.8%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$352,900
Median rent / month	$2,366
Owner occupied	33.0%
Renter occupied	67.0%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	97.9%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	2.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.2%
2000–2009	38.3%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	24.7%
1 bedroom	51.8%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	1.2%
4 bedrooms	1.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	64.6%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	2.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.6%
Electricity	43.1%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	375	14.1%
Cohabiting couple	206	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	971	36.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,114	41.8%
Households with children under 18	89	3.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	5.0%
Average household size	1.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.5%	74.6%
Married	33.9%	20.2%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.2%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 0.6%

Some college, no degree 4.2%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 37.7%

Graduate / professional 53.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	91.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	16.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	288	83.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 43.4%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Other services 1.7%

Retail trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	85.2%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.1%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	13.0%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	8.8%
Walk	49.8%
Work from home	25.2%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	5.0%
Retirement income	6.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.2%
High blood pressure	16.5%
High cholesterol	20.7%
Diabetes	3.7%
Heart disease	2.1%
Stroke	1.0%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	11.0%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	2.1%
Cancer	3.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.4%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	12.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	14.3%
Fair or poor health	5.1%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	4.2%
No health insurance	6.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	75.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	3.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.4%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.3%
Public insurance	7.6%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,458	98.4%
Spanish	55	1.6%
Other Indo-European	21	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	34	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,614	74.4%
Born in same state	2,595	73.9%
Born in different state	1,338	38.1%
Foreign born	19	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	899	25.6%
Not a US citizen	392	43.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	292	8.3%
French	198	5.6%
Norwegian	114	3.2%
Dutch	86	2.4%
English	54	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	1.5%
German	39	1.1%
Polish	33	0.9%
Irish	18	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	75.9%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60606

What city is ZIP code 60606 in?

ZIP code 60606 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60606 in?

ZIP code 60606 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60606?

92% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 60606 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 60606 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60606?

The median household income in ZIP code 60606 is $133,333, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60606?

The median home value in ZIP code 60606 is $352,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 60606 in?

ZIP code 60606 observes the CST timezone.