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60603
60603 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60603 is located in
Chicago ,
Illinois ,
within Cook County .
It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of
1,110 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 312/773/708/872/630 .
About ZIP code 60603
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $757,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($124,888) 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 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 60603 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,110
Population density
9,250 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
0.12 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.8808
Longitude
-87.6255
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
312/773/708/872/630
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.4%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
12.6%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
34.3%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
30.7%
9.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$124,888
Median household income
$135,941
Per capita income
$757,500
Median home value
$2,056
Median monthly rent
92.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 45 4.1% 18 and over 1,065 95.9% 65 and over 207 18.6% Median age 40.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.1%
Group Count % White 594 51.9% Asian 391 34.2% Black or African American 70 6.1% Two or more races 35 3.1% Hispanic or Latino 34 3% Other race 20 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
22.4%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
12.6%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
34.3%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
30.7%
9.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.3% $35k–$50k 11.1% $50k–$75k 6.4% $75k–$100k 5.2% $100k–$150k 15.4% $150k–$200k 15.6% $200k+ 34.0% Median income $124,888
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $757,500 Median rent / month $2,056 Owner occupied 68.0% Renter occupied 32.0% Vacant 28.3% Single-family detached 1.8% Large apartment buildings 97.1% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 31.5% 2000–2009 30.9% 1990–1999 0.4% 1980–1989 0.3% 1970–1979 12.1% 1960–1969 10.4% 1950–1959 0.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 13.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.4% 1 bedroom 40.2% 2 bedrooms 37.3% 3 bedrooms 15.0% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 37.7% 1 vehicle 51.0% 2 vehicles 10.2% 3 or more 1.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 20.0% Electricity 80.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 254 37.7% Cohabiting couple 7 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 237 35.2% Female householder, no spouse 176 26.1% Households with children under 18 40 5.9% Households with seniors (65+) 136 20.2% Average household size 1.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.5% 35.6% Married 51.2% 50.9% Separated 0.0% 2.1% Widowed 0.0% 1.1% Divorced 2.4% 10.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
4.1%
Graduate / professional
52.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 92.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 2.8% Elementary school 19 10.5% High school 14 7.7% College / grad school 143 79.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
29.4%
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Finance & real estate
20.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 83.4% Service 2.6% Sales & office 10.2% Natural resources & construction 0.7% Production & transportation 3.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.6% Government 6.8% Self-employed 9.8% Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 20.4% Carpool 1.9% Public transit 9.1% Walk 36.8% Work from home 31.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 13.6% Retirement income 12.6% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 6.1% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 17.6% High blood pressure 12.9% High cholesterol 16.4% Diabetes 3.1% Heart disease 1.7% Stroke 0.8% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 8.6% Kidney disease 1.0% Pulmonary disease 2.2% Cancer 2.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 7.7% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 14.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.8% Depression 16.6% Fair or poor health 5.7% Poor mental health 13.3% Poor physical health 4.2% No health insurance 7.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.1% Visited dentist 73.6% Cholesterol screening 84.5% Teeth loss 5.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 20 1.9%
Disability % Any disability 7.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.9% 65 and over 14.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 85.2% Public insurance 25.0% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 32.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,103 99.4% Spanish 68 6.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 68 6.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 797 71.8% Born in same state 786 70.8% Born in different state 333 30.0% Foreign born 11 1.0% Naturalized citizen 313 28.2% Not a US citizen 140 44.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 82 7.4% French 55 5% Polish 44 4% Arab 22 2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 11 1% English 7 0.6% Dutch 6 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 60.7% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60603
What city is ZIP code 60603 in?
ZIP code 60603 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60603 in?
ZIP code 60603 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 60603?
93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60603?
The median household income in ZIP code 60603 is $124,888, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60603?
The median home value in ZIP code 60603 is $757,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 60603?
ZIP code 60603 has an estimated population of 1,110 residents, with a density of 9,328 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 60603 in?
ZIP code 60603 observes the CST timezone.
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