60609 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60609 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 7.75 square miles and serves a population of 63,241 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773.

About ZIP code 60609

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 $228,800. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $47,209. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 60609 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

63,241

population

7.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60609 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60609

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chicago	Acceptable
Chicago	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60653 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60695 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60675 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60684 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60669 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60685 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60670 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60687 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60677 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60668 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60678 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60673 Chicago (2.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	63,241
Population density	8,160 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	7.75 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.8124
Longitude	-87.6553
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	60.2%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

63,241

Population

8,160

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$47,209

Median household income

$25,523

Per capita income

$228,800

Median home value

$977

Median monthly rent

39.6%

Home ownership

26.8%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

12,070

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,796

Under 5

1,827

2,067

5–9

2,103

2,412

10–14

2,453

2,275

15–19

2,314

2,339

20–24

2,379

4,653

25–34

4,733

4,504

35–44

4,581

4,077

45–54

4,148

1,736

55–59

1,767

1,521

60–64

1,547

2,535

65–74

2,578

1,088

75–84

1,106

348

85+

354

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15,345	24.3%
18 and over	47,896	75.7%
65 and over	8,009	12.7%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 27%

White 22.9%

Other race 20%

Black or African American 16.5%

Two or more races 8.3%

Asian 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	23,362	27%
White	19,833	22.9%
Other race	17,304	20%
Black or African American	14,332	16.5%
Two or more races	7,192	8.3%
Asian	3,751	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	775	0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	54	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$47,209

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 20.1%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,800
Median rent / month	$977
Owner occupied	39.6%
Renter occupied	60.4%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	27.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	52.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.0%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	8.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.1%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,547	32.9%
Cohabiting couple	2,171	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	4,993	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	8,262	36.0%
Households with children under 18	7,641	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,230	27.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	45.9%
Married	35.4%	35.5%
Separated	3.3%	3.8%
Widowed	5.1%	5.7%
Divorced	6.9%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	898	5.6%
Kindergarten	790	4.9%
Elementary school	6,943	43.2%
High school	4,035	25.1%
College / grad school	3,410	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Professional & management 13.2%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Retail trade 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 6.9%

Other services 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.1%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	18.8%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 26.8%

Under 18 years 35.8%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.4%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	26.0%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	37.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,122	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.4%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	59,618	94.3%
Spanish	15,725	26.4%
Other Indo-European	13,445	22.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	413	0.7%
Other languages	1,782	3.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	47,083	74.5%
Born in same state	45,677	72.2%
Born in different state	39,501	62.5%
Foreign born	1,406	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	16,158	25.5%
Not a US citizen	6,123	37.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,285	5.2%
French	614	1%
Arab	569	0.9%
Norwegian	258	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	96	0.2%
English	59	0.1%
German	14	0%
Irish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60609

What part of Chicago is ZIP code 60609?

ZIP code 60609 covers a portion of Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County.

What county is ZIP code 60609 in?

ZIP code 60609 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60609?

27% of residents in ZIP code 60609 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60609?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 60609 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 60609 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 60609 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60609?

The median household income in ZIP code 60609 is $47,209, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60609 in?

ZIP code 60609 observes the CST timezone.