60624 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60624 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 3.55 square miles and serves a population of 35,664 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773.

About ZIP code 60624

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,700. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $31,768. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 60624 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

35,664

population

3.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chicago	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60651 Chicago (1.8 mi) 60644 Chicago (1.8 mi) 60612 Chicago (1.9 mi) 60623 Chicago (2.3 mi) 60622 Chicago (2.9 mi) 60647 Chicago (3 mi) 60639 Chicago (3.2 mi) 60804 Cicero (3.3 mi) 60304 Oak Park (3.4 mi) 60608 Chicago (3.5 mi) 60302 Oak Park (3.6 mi) 60642 Chicago (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	35,664
Population density	10,046 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	3.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.8807
Longitude	-87.7233
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	773

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

35,664

Population

10,046

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$31,768

Median household income

$19,165

Per capita income

$223,700

Median home value

$1,099

Median monthly rent

27.9%

Home ownership

35.9%

Poverty rate

18.8%

Unemployment

6,492

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,140

Under 5

1,255

1,007

5–9

1,109

1,323

10–14

1,458

1,253

15–19

1,380

1,400

20–24

1,542

2,424

25–34

2,669

2,228

35–44

2,454

1,748

45–54

1,925

1,139

55–59

1,255

1,193

60–64

1,313

1,210

65–74

1,332

677

75–84

745

231

85+

254

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,901	25.0%
18 and over	26,763	75.0%
65 and over	4,449	12.5%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 81.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 5.5%

White 5.1%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	30,775	81.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,304	6.1%
Other race	2,076	5.5%
White	1,950	5.1%
Two or more races	619	1.6%
Asian	235	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 16.4%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	16.4%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$31,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 33.2%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,700
Median rent / month	$1,099
Owner occupied	27.9%
Renter occupied	72.1%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	12.1%
Large apartment buildings	13.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	46.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	39.5%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	15.9%
3 or more	5.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.0%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,138	16.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,025	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	3,042	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	7,153	53.5%
Households with children under 18	4,414	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,843	28.8%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.7%	57.9%
Married	20.1%	17.1%
Separated	3.3%	3.5%
Widowed	2.8%	10.7%
Divorced	10.1%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	588	6.6%
Kindergarten	506	5.6%
Elementary school	3,778	42.1%
High school	2,439	27.2%
College / grad school	1,663	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.8%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	24.5%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 35.9%

Under 18 years 47.5%

18 and over 32.1%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	16.9%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.1%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	14.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	42.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.4%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	30.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	39.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	33.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	798	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.2%
Public insurance	60.7%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	33,269	93.3%
Spanish	774	2.3%
Other Indo-European	690	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	0.2%
Other languages	5	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	34,852	97.7%
Born in same state	34,681	97.2%
Born in different state	29,512	82.8%
Foreign born	171	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	812	2.3%
Not a US citizen	198	24.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	557	1.6%
Arab	463	1.3%
French	247	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	212	0.6%
Irish	30	0.1%
English	30	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60624

What city is ZIP code 60624 in?

ZIP code 60624 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60624 in?

ZIP code 60624 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60624 mostly rentals?

72% of occupied units in ZIP code 60624 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60624?

36% of residents in ZIP code 60624 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60624?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 60624?

Health data for ZIP code 60624 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 60624 in?

ZIP code 60624 observes the CST timezone.