60609 ZIP Code – Chicago, Illinois
ZIP code 60609 is one of the most populous ZIP codes located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County with a population of approximately 63,241 residents. The median household income is $47,209 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. At $228,800, median home values run near the national average, with 42.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $977 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 33% single-family (increasing), 17% apartments (increasing), 49% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 12.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the U.S. average. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 35.2, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 60653, 60608, 60636.
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ZIP 60609 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60609 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $228k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $977 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60653 – Chicago
- 60608 – Chicago
- 60636 – Chicago
- 60621 – Chicago
- 60616 – Chicago
- 60632 – Chicago
- 60615 – Chicago
- 60637 – Chicago
- 60629 – Chicago
- 60623 – Chicago
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60653 | CHICAGO | 34,364 | $35,136 |
| 60608 | CHICAGO | 82,749 | $66,821 |
| 60636 | CHICAGO | 29,833 | $30,451 |
| 60621 | CHICAGO | 26,997 | $30,163 |
| 60616 | CHICAGO | 52,707 | $72,326 |