60612 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60612 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 3.72 square miles and serves a population of 34,459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773/872/312.

About ZIP code 60612

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 $342,700. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($58,858) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60612 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,459

population

3.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chicago	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60622 Chicago (1.6 mi) 60674 Chicago (1.9 mi) 60624 Chicago (1.9 mi) 60607 Chicago (1.9 mi) 60642 Chicago (2 mi) 60661 Chicago (2.2 mi) 60608 Chicago (2.4 mi) 60701 Chicago (2.4 mi) 60606 Chicago (2.6 mi) 60654 Chicago (2.7 mi) 60623 Chicago (2.8 mi) 60668 Chicago (2.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	34,459
Population density	9,263 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	3.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.8812
Longitude	-87.6865
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	773/872/312

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

34,459

Population

9,263

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$58,858

Median household income

$40,841

Per capita income

$342,700

Median home value

$1,247

Median monthly rent

32.3%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

6,824

Housing units

39.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

840

Under 5

939

931

5–9

1,042

1,157

10–14

1,295

942

15–19

1,053

1,312

20–24

1,467

3,248

25–34

3,634

2,488

35–44

2,782

2,005

45–54

2,242

967

55–59

1,082

744

60–64

833

1,059

65–74

1,184

471

75–84

526

102

85+

114

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,582	22.0%
18 and over	26,877	78.0%
65 and over	3,456	10.0%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.8%

White 24.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 5.6%

Asian 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	19,116	50.8%
White	9,350	24.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3,142	8.4%
Two or more races	2,231	5.9%
Other race	2,087	5.6%
Asian	1,454	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	208	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.0%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.7%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	12.0%
Median income	$58,858

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 32.0%

$500k–$1M 21.2%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$342,700
Median rent / month	$1,247
Owner occupied	32.3%
Renter occupied	67.7%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	11.3%
Large apartment buildings	19.3%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	36.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	18.8%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.5%
1 vehicle	44.8%
2 vehicles	18.3%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.9%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,301	23.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,182	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	3,617	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	6,155	43.2%
Households with children under 18	3,767	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,929	20.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.1%	58.2%
Married	29.6%	25.3%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%
Widowed	2.4%	6.2%
Divorced	8.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	39.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	713	7.5%
Kindergarten	385	4.1%
Elementary school	3,541	37.4%
High school	1,517	16.0%
College / grad school	3,313	35.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Professional & management 17.2%

Retail trade 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Construction 2.9%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.9%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.5%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	25.3%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 25.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.8%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	24.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	15.3%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	755	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	32,680	94.8%
Spanish	1,684	5.2%
Other Indo-European	1,248	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	233	0.7%
Other languages	119	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,125	90.3%
Born in same state	30,735	89.2%
Born in different state	24,392	70.8%
Foreign born	390	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	3,334	9.7%
Not a US citizen	1,534	46.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,604	4.7%
French	1,125	3.3%
Arab	416	1.2%
Polish	236	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	189	0.5%
Norwegian	69	0.2%
Irish	67	0.2%
Dutch	25	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60612

What city is ZIP code 60612 in?

ZIP code 60612 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60612 in?

ZIP code 60612 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60612 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 60612 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60612?

27% of residents in ZIP code 60612 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60612?

The median home value in ZIP code 60612 is $342,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 60612?

ZIP code 60612 has an estimated population of 34,459 residents, with a density of 9,266 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60612 in?

ZIP code 60612 observes the CST timezone.