60638 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60638 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 11.07 square miles and serves a population of 57,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773/312/630/708/847.
About ZIP code 60638
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,374. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
57,799
population
11.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60638 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60638
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chicago | Acceptable |
| Chicago | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60459 Burbank (2.9 mi)
60459 Burbank (2.9 mi)
60459 Burbank (2.9 mi)
60459 Burbank (2.9 mi)
60501 Summit Argo (2.9 mi)
60501 Summit Argo (2.9 mi)
60501 Summit Argo (2.9 mi)
60501 Summit Argo (2.9 mi)
60402 Berwyn (3 mi)
60402 Berwyn (3 mi)
60534 Lyons (3.1 mi)
60534 Lyons (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 57,799 |
| Population density | 5,221 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7870 |
| Longitude | -87.7717 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 773/312/630/708/847 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
57,799
Population
5,221
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$85,374
Median household income
$36,365
Per capita income
$274,100
Median home value
$1,201
Median monthly rent
78.9%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
17,197
Housing units
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,796
Under 5
1,722
1,973
5–9
1,892
2,032
10–14
1,948
1,797
15–19
1,722
1,522
20–24
1,459
4,045
25–34
3,878
4,106
35–44
3,936
4,312
45–54
4,135
1,869
55–59
1,791
1,758
60–64
1,686
2,468
65–74
2,366
1,207
75–84
1,158
623
85+
598
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,660 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 44,139 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 8,420 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.1%
Hispanic or Latino
25.1%
Other race
13.4%
Two or more races
12.5%
Black or African American
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,821 | 45.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,333 | 25.1% |
| Other race | 10,348 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 9,668 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,411 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,042 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 468 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.0% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $85,374 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k–$300k
48.7%
$300k–$500k
32.1%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $274,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,201 |
| Owner occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter occupied | 21.1% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.2% |
| Electricity | 7.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,653 | 51.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,446 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,612 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,931 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,946 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,518 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 30.3% |
| Married | 51.1% | 49.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 951 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 618 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 6,301 | 45.6% |
| High school | 3,227 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,710 | 19.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Professional & management
11.6%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Public administration
8.5%
Retail trade
8.2%
Construction
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Other services
5.6%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 21.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 6.9% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.2%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
13.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 17.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,819 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 27.0% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,281 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 10,637 | 19.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,930 | 14.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,406 | 4.4% |
| Other languages | 193 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,436 | 76.9% |
| Born in same state | 43,728 | 75.7% |
| Born in different state | 40,465 | 70.0% |
| Foreign born | 708 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,363 | 23.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,841 | 58.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,733 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,061 | 1.8% |
| Norwegian | 593 | 1% |
| French | 509 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 113 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 109 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 52 | 0.1% |
| German | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60638
What part of Chicago is ZIP code 60638?
ZIP code 60638 covers a portion of Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County.
What county is ZIP code 60638 in?
ZIP code 60638 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60638?
ZIP code 60638 has an estimated population of 57,799 residents, with a density of 5,224 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60638?
The median household income in ZIP code 60638 is $85,374, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60638?
The median home value in ZIP code 60638 is $274,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 60638 in?
ZIP code 60638 observes the CST timezone.