60656 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60656 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 3.24 square miles and serves a population of 29,180 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773/224/708.
About ZIP code 60656
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $339,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $82,992.
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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
29,180
population
3.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60656 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60656
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chicago | Acceptable |
| Chicago | Acceptable |
| Chicago | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60706 Harwood Heights (0.5 mi)
60634 Chicago (1.7 mi)
60631 Chicago (2.2 mi)
60707 Elmwood Park (3.2 mi)
60171 River Grove (3.2 mi)
60068 Park Ridge (3.4 mi)
60630 Chicago (3.5 mi)
60131 Franklin Park (3.9 mi)
60646 Chicago (4.1 mi)
60641 Chicago (4.3 mi)
60018 Des Plaines (4.3 mi)
60019 Des Plaines (4.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,180 |
| Population density | 9,006 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9677 |
| Longitude | -87.8248 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 773/224/708 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
29,180
Population
9,006
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$82,992
Median household income
$46,312
Per capita income
$339,200
Median home value
$1,364
Median monthly rent
61.8%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
8,105
Housing units
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
990
Under 5
922
770
5–9
717
714
10–14
665
651
15–19
606
699
20–24
651
2,520
25–34
2,349
2,136
35–44
1,991
1,820
45–54
1,697
1,123
55–59
1,047
1,117
60–64
1,041
1,506
65–74
1,403
770
75–84
717
289
85+
269
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,588 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 23,592 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,954 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.5%
Asian
10.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black or African American
3.8%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,539 | 68.5% |
| Asian | 3,346 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,255 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,147 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,191 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 827 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 130 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.0% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
11.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 11.2% |
| Median income | $82,992 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
14.7%
$300k–$500k
53.6%
$500k–$1M
8.9%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,364 |
| Owner occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter occupied | 38.2% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 45.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 24.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.6% |
| Electricity | 10.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,259 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 404 | 3.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,957 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,904 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,248 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,585 | 28.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 23.7% |
| Married | 53.4% | 55.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
25.9%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 465 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,200 | 39.2% |
| High school | 1,190 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,545 | 27.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Transportation & utilities
13.1%
Professional & management
13.1%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Public administration
9.6%
Retail trade
6.9%
Construction
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.8% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 12.6% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
19.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 20.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 973 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.5% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,268 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 6,235 | 22.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 750 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,948 | 14.5% |
| Other languages | 1,050 | 3.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,737 | 60.8% |
| Born in same state | 17,194 | 58.9% |
| Born in different state | 15,359 | 52.6% |
| Foreign born | 543 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,443 | 39.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,016 | 52.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,798 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 979 | 3.4% |
| French | 446 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 195 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 162 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 135 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 108 | 0.4% |
| English | 74 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 54 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60656
What city is ZIP code 60656 in?
ZIP code 60656 is primarily assigned to Chicago, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60656 in?
ZIP code 60656 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60656?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 60656 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60656?
The median home value in ZIP code 60656 is $339,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 60656?
ZIP code 60656 has an estimated population of 29,180 residents, with a density of 9,015 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60656?
The median household income in ZIP code 60656 is $82,992, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60656 in?
ZIP code 60656 observes the CST timezone.