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Chicago, IL
60604
60604 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60604 is located in
Chicago ,
Illinois ,
within Cook County .
It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of
737 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 312/872/773/708/224 .
About ZIP code 60604
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $601,300. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($76,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 95% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 60604 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
737
Population density
9,213 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
0.08 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.8771
Longitude
-87.6247
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
312/872/773/708/224
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.5%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
16.2%
9.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$76,667
Median household income
$110,872
Per capita income
$601,300
Median home value
$2,167
Median monthly rent
94.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 15 2.0% 18 and over 722 98.0% 65 and over 155 21.0% Median age 34.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3%
Group Count % White 546 73.8% Asian 136 18.4% Two or more races 30 4.1% Black or African American 22 3% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.4% Other race 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.5%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
20.4%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
16.2%
9.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.3% $25k–$35k 3.8% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 15.7% $75k–$100k 20.1% $100k–$150k 4.4% $200k+ 30.8% Median income $76,667
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $601,300 Median rent / month $2,167 Owner occupied 37.6% Renter occupied 62.4% Vacant 10.7% Single-family detached 0.0% Large apartment buildings 100.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.3% 2000–2009 8.3% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 84.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.5% 1 bedroom 34.0% 2 bedrooms 44.7% 3 bedrooms 13.6% 4 bedrooms 1.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 35.6% 1 vehicle 56.0% 2 vehicles 8.4% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 46.2% Electricity 47.8% Propane / LP gas 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 205 45.4% Cohabiting couple 17 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 112 24.8% Female householder, no spouse 118 26.1% Households with children under 18 15 3.3% Households with seniors (65+) 109 24.1% Average household size 1.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.3% 38.6% Married 58.8% 53.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.5% 2.1% Divorced 1.4% 6.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
64.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.0% Bachelor's or higher 94.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 15 5.5% College / grad school 256 94.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.0%
Professional & management
30.8%
Finance & real estate
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 90.0% Service 3.8% Sales & office 6.3% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 92.2% Government 1.6% Self-employed 6.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 25.0% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 18.3% Walk 28.3% Work from home 23.0% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 27.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 21.7% Retirement income 25.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 23.0% High blood pressure 20.5% High cholesterol 22.1% Diabetes 5.7% Heart disease 3.1% Stroke 1.5% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 14.3% Kidney disease 1.6% Pulmonary disease 3.3% Cancer 4.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 10.2% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 16.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 15.5% Fair or poor health 7.8% Poor mental health 11.9% Poor physical health 5.8% No health insurance 8.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.2% Visited dentist 70.8% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 7.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 9 1.2%
Disability % Any disability 5.6% Under 18 100.0% 18–64 years 1.1% 65 and over 12.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 94.7% Public insurance 22.1% No insurance 0.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 737 100.0% Spanish 35 4.7% Other Indo-European 14 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 1.8% Other languages 8 1.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 581 78.8% Born in same state 529 71.8% Born in different state 146 19.8% Foreign born 52 7.1% Naturalized citizen 156 21.2% Not a US citizen 117 75.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 79 10.7% French 51 6.9% Arab 12 1.6%
Ancestry Count % English 11 1.5% German 4 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 61.3% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60604
What city is ZIP code 60604 in?
ZIP code 60604 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60604 in?
ZIP code 60604 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 60604?
95% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 60604 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 60604 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60604?
18% of residents in ZIP code 60604 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60604?
The median home value in ZIP code 60604 is $601,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 60604 in?
ZIP code 60604 observes the CST timezone.
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