60642 ZIP Code – Chicago, Illinois
60642 is a ZIP code serving Chicago, Illinois in Cook County with a population of approximately 21,444 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $137,853, which is well above the Illinois average and well above the national figure. The median home value of $593,300 is well above the national average, with 33.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,109 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 10% single-family (increasing), 57% apartments (increasing), 34% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national average. About 77.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 32.5, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 60610, 60654, 60622.
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ZIP 60642 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60642 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $137k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $593k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,109 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.5 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 77.5% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60610 – Chicago
- 60654 – Chicago
- 60622 – Chicago
- 60661 – Chicago
- 60614 – Chicago
- 60606 – Chicago
- 60607 – Chicago
- 60602 – Chicago
- 60612 – Chicago
- 60603 – Chicago
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60610 | CHICAGO | 42,904 | $106,277 |
| 60654 | CHICAGO | 23,475 | $138,279 |
| 60622 | CHICAGO | 53,944 | $119,134 |
| 60661 | CHICAGO | 11,513 | $139,748 |
| 60614 | CHICAGO | 71,701 | $135,364 |