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60644
60644 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60644 is located in
Chicago ,
Illinois ,
within Cook County .
It covers approximately 3.51 square miles and serves a population of
49,445 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 773 .
About ZIP code 60644
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 $225,100. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $34,177. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 60644 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
49,445
Population density
14,087 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
3.51 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
41.8802
Longitude
-87.7574
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
773
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.8%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
19.9%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.4%
9.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$34,177
Median household income
$225,100
Median home value
$1,083
Median monthly rent
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 13,201 26.7% 18 and over 36,244 73.3% 65 and over 6,650 13.4% Median age 35.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
75.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % Black or African American 40,643 75.3% Hispanic or Latino 4,520 8.4% Two or more races 2,903 5.4% White 2,886 5.3% Other race 2,188 4.1% Asian 432 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 372 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
69.8%
38.2%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
19.9%
28.2%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
8.8%
23.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.4%
9.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.5% $10k–$15k 12.5% $15k–$25k 15.3% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 15.7% $75k–$100k 7.8% $100k–$150k 8.3% $150k–$200k 2.6% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $34,177
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $225,100 Median rent / month $1,083 Owner occupied 28.3% Renter occupied 71.7% Vacant 9.5% Single-family detached 16.4% Large apartment buildings 15.4% Mobile homes 0.4% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.16
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.1% 2010–2019 0.9% 2000–2009 1.5% 1990–1999 3.2% 1980–1989 4.6% 1970–1979 6.7% 1960–1969 11.3% 1950–1959 12.6% 1940–1949 8.8% 1939 or earlier 50.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.6% 1 bedroom 19.7% 2 bedrooms 30.1% 3 bedrooms 32.8% 4 bedrooms 8.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 39.9% 1 vehicle 39.3% 2 vehicles 14.2% 3 or more 6.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 84.2% Electricity 11.6% Propane / LP gas 1.1% Fuel oil 0.1% Solar 0.2% No fuel used 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 3,325 17.9% Cohabiting couple 1,289 6.9% Male householder, no spouse 4,518 24.3% Female householder, no spouse 9,425 50.8% Households with children under 18 6,052 32.6% Households with seniors (65+) 5,304 28.6% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 62.7% 57.3% Married 23.6% 20.5% Separated 2.8% 3.2% Widowed 2.5% 9.5% Divorced 8.4% 9.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.7% Bachelor's or higher 10.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 711 6.1% Kindergarten 590 5.0% Elementary school 6,070 51.9% High school 2,658 22.7% College / grad school 1,656 14.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Transportation & utilities
14.5%
Professional & management
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Public administration
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.0% Service 31.0% Sales & office 20.0% Natural resources & construction 4.0% Production & transportation 24.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 16.8% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 54.5% Carpool 8.1% Public transit 29.9% Walk 2.0% Work from home 3.9% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 37.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.9%
Female-led households
36.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.8% Retirement income 16.1% Supplemental Security 14.6% Cash public assistance 7.3% Food stamps / SNAP 44.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.9% High blood pressure 45.5% High cholesterol 29.3% Diabetes 18.0% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 5.9% Asthma 13.4% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 5.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.0% Binge drinking 10.2% No physical activity 39.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 45.5% Depression 15.4% Fair or poor health 27.9% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 18.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.9% Visited dentist 43.1% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 28.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,832 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.8% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 47.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.5% Public insurance 61.0% No insurance 10.8% Uninsured under 19 4.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 45,728 92.5% Spanish 2,187 4.8% Other Indo-European 1,895 4.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 88 0.2% Other languages 180 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 46,557 94.2% Born in same state 46,372 93.8% Born in different state 38,708 78.3% Foreign born 185 0.4% Naturalized citizen 2,888 5.8% Not a US citizen 991 34.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 542 1.1% Italian 345 0.7%
Ancestry Count % French 157 0.3% German 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 87.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60644
What city is ZIP code 60644 in?
ZIP code 60644 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60644 in?
ZIP code 60644 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60644 mostly rentals?
72% of occupied units in ZIP code 60644 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60644?
31% of residents in ZIP code 60644 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 60644?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 60644?
Health data for ZIP code 60644 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 60644 in?
ZIP code 60644 observes the CST timezone.
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