60645 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60645 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 2.23 square miles and serves a population of 48,692 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773.
About ZIP code 60645
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 $309,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
The gap between median ($73,726) 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.
48,692
population
2.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60645 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60645
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60645. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chicago | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60626 Chicago (1.4 mi)
60659 Chicago (1.4 mi)
60202 Evanston (1.6 mi)
60660 Chicago (2 mi)
60625 Chicago (2.6 mi)
60076 Skokie (2.7 mi)
60203 Evanston (3 mi)
60646 Chicago (3.3 mi)
60201 Evanston (3.3 mi)
60640 Chicago (3.4 mi)
60208 Evanston (3.4 mi)
60077 Skokie (3.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,692 |
| Population density | 21,835 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.0084 |
| Longitude | -87.6951 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 773 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.1% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
48,692
Population
21,835
People per sq mi
37.2
Median age
$73,726
Median household income
$35,987
Per capita income
$309,800
Median home value
$1,349
Median monthly rent
51.1%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
10,007
Housing units
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,990
Under 5
1,913
1,743
5–9
1,675
1,985
10–14
1,909
1,654
15–19
1,590
1,140
20–24
1,096
3,331
25–34
3,203
3,199
35–44
3,076
3,350
45–54
3,221
1,359
55–59
1,306
1,452
60–64
1,396
2,284
65–74
2,196
1,027
75–84
987
311
85+
299
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,154 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 35,538 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,104 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 37.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.5%
Hispanic or Latino
15.1%
Asian
12%
Black or African American
12%
Two or more races
10.1%
Other race
10%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,234 | 40.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,664 | 15.1% |
| Asian | 6,903 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 6,892 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 5,780 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 5,744 | 10% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.1% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
11.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.0% |
| Median income | $73,726 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
4.8%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
16.7%
$300k–$500k
32.9%
$500k–$1M
16.6%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,349 |
| Owner occupied | 51.1% |
| Renter occupied | 48.9% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 21.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 19.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 7.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.0% |
| Electricity | 14.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,613 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,356 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,566 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,465 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,970 | 35.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,196 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 36.3% |
| Married | 45.7% | 44.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
18.6%
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
18.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 933 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 737 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,950 | 45.1% |
| High school | 2,569 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,000 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
15.4%
Retail trade
8.9%
Other services
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Construction
4.9%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.6% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 15.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.2% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 14.6% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.6 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
21.2%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 16.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 12.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 58.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 888 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.3% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| No insurance | 13.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,789 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 9,109 | 20.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,737 | 8.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,552 | 5.7% |
| Other languages | 1,429 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,406 | 64.5% |
| Born in same state | 30,312 | 62.3% |
| Born in different state | 23,856 | 49.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,094 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17,286 | 35.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,346 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,933 | 6% |
| Arab | 1,583 | 3.3% |
| French | 1,373 | 2.8% |
| Irish | 368 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 164 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 163 | 0.3% |
| English | 123 | 0.3% |
| German | 52 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.9% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60645
What city is ZIP code 60645 in?
ZIP code 60645 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60645 in?
ZIP code 60645 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60645?
Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 60645 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60645?
16% of residents in ZIP code 60645 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60645?
The median home value in ZIP code 60645 is $309,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 60645?
ZIP code 60645 has an estimated population of 48,692 residents, with a density of 21,874 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 60645 in?
ZIP code 60645 observes the CST timezone.