60610 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60610 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 1.11 square miles and serves a population of 42,904 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 312/773/708/630/872.

About ZIP code 60610

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $503,100. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($106,277) 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60610 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

42,904

population

1.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chicago	Acceptable
Chicago	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60654 Chicago (0.8 mi) 60611 Chicago (1.2 mi) 60606 Chicago (1.2 mi) 60602 Chicago (1.3 mi) 60601 Chicago (1.3 mi) 60661 Chicago (1.3 mi) 60674 Chicago (1.3 mi) 60642 Chicago (1.3 mi) 60603 Chicago (1.4 mi) 60614 Chicago (1.7 mi) 60604 Chicago (1.7 mi) 60607 Chicago (1.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	42,904
Population density	38,652 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	1.11 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.9001
Longitude	-87.6359
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	312/773/708/630/872

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.4%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

42,904

Population

38,652

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$106,277

Median household income

$101,230

Per capita income

$503,100

Median home value

$1,959

Median monthly rent

37.5%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

13,461

Housing units

78.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

554

Under 5

618

443

5–9

494

522

10–14

583

719

15–19

802

1,905

20–24

2,127

7,153

25–34

7,984

1,964

35–44

2,193

1,647

45–54

1,838

1,062

55–59

1,186

1,057

60–64

1,180

1,856

65–74

2,071

962

75–84

1,073

431

85+

480

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,753	8.7%
18 and over	39,151	91.3%
65 and over	6,873	16.0%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.5%

Black or African American 10.6%

Asian 9.8%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	30,791	69.5%
Black or African American	4,682	10.6%
Asian	4,339	9.8%
Two or more races	2,266	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,428	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	429	1%
Other race	389	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.4%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 25.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	25.5%
Median income	$106,277

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 35.3%

$1M+ 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$503,100
Median rent / month	$1,959
Owner occupied	37.5%
Renter occupied	62.5%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	3.1%
Large apartment buildings	79.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.4%
1 bedroom	40.3%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	10.7%
4 bedrooms	2.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	48.1%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	8.0%
3 or more	1.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.9%
Electricity	46.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,641	22.0%
Cohabiting couple	2,509	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	7,175	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	10,297	40.2%
Households with children under 18	2,262	8.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,397	21.1%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.5%	55.0%
Married	34.5%	27.3%
Separated	1.0%	1.5%
Widowed	2.7%	5.6%
Divorced	7.2%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 6.2%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 43.0%

Graduate / professional 35.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	78.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	312	3.7%
Kindergarten	183	2.2%
Elementary school	1,702	20.4%
High school	655	7.9%
College / grad school	5,472	65.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 33.2%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Finance & real estate 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Retail trade 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.6%

Construction 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.7%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.0%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	19.3%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	26.0%
Walk	19.0%
Work from home	26.0%
Other means	6.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.5%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.8%
High blood pressure	23.6%
High cholesterol	24.3%
Diabetes	6.3%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	16.8%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	15.1%
Fair or poor health	8.1%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	5.9%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	6.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	936	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	41,732	97.3%
Spanish	1,514	3.6%
Other Indo-European	643	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	409	1.0%
Other languages	416	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,818	85.8%
Born in same state	36,366	84.8%
Born in different state	20,001	46.6%
Foreign born	452	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	6,086	14.2%
Not a US citizen	2,746	45.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,345	14.8%
French	3,373	7.9%
Arab	1,672	3.9%
English	795	1.9%
Polish	583	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	406	0.9%
Norwegian	364	0.8%
Dutch	167	0.4%
German	127	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.7%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60610

What city is ZIP code 60610 in?

ZIP code 60610 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60610 in?

ZIP code 60610 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60610?

79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 60610 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 60610 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60610?

The median home value in ZIP code 60610 is $503,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60610?

The median household income in ZIP code 60610 is $106,277, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60610 in?

ZIP code 60610 observes the CST timezone.