ZIP Code 60606 in Chicago, IL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Chicago, Illinois
County:Cook County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:06:29 AM
Population:3,797 [See All]
Area Codes:224 / 312 / 464 / 630 / 708 / 773 / 815 / 872
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.8829, -87.6368
Land Area:0.232 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 60606 has 3,797 residents and 2,397 households (average 1.54 persons per household). The median age is 32.4 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.8%, higher than the state average of 61.4%) and Asian (17.5%, much higher than the state average of 5.9% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.9%) and national averages (6.0%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,797Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:3,840Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:4,515Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:16,366.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$128,609Source: Census ACS
Households:2,397Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$416,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.38Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,1232,3992,7892,8403,0983,0112,9593,1013,2873,2043,2983,5133,5273,840
Decennial Census2,308------------------3,797--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 32.4

Male Median Age: 33

Female Median Age: 32

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male422216221734484292491438986957157389102
Female47161224149482385198906584684247591495
Total893828463229308144472331541701631131049723197
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,53767.44%
Black:2215.87%
Hispanic:*2606.91%
Asian:66517.68%
American Indian:100.27%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:691.83%
Total:3,762100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,00152.70%33.0 years
Females:1,79647.30%32.0 years
Total:3,797100%32.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,90875.73%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:210.55%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2265.89%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:68523.72%
Total Population:3,840100%
Total Native Population:2,92976.28%
Total Foreign-born Population:91123.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $128,609, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,234 (17.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,949. Family households earn a median of $237,333 versus $115,976 for nonfamily households (a difference of $121,357). By gender, male median income is $153,292 and female is $110,875, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $42,417 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 90.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (81.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$109,375$101,912$109,324$107,819$106,661$119,973$139,179$131,477$140,558$121,982$130,196$133,333$139,148$128,609
Median Family Income$186,058$152,311$145,147$147,778$132,917$143,750$197,768$203,309$186,319$186,729$198,086$192,188$223,917$237,333
Median NonFamily Income$79,091$71,250$86,875$85,733$77,941$107,621$133,158$113,594$120,000$112,386$118,466$117,720$114,674$115,976
Median Male Income$84,875$80,833$78,917$80,700$0$94,797$108,750$106,364$119,978$126,382$145,705$143,933$152,802$153,292
Median Female Income$71,000$70,496$67,326$75,120$0$86,058$100,789$104,190$106,425$98,581$94,806$104,234$106,776$110,875
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,33388.46%
Unemployed:822.18%
Not In Labor Force:3539.37%
Total:3,768100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,71781.52%
Service:1333.99%
Sales and Office:41312.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:702.10%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,333100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $416,400, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $53,200 (14.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,900. The median gross rent is $2,484, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $707 (39.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $269. Of occupied housing, owners make up 29.55% (90.78% with a mortgage, 9.22% free-and-clear) and renters 70.45% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.91%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$363,200$327,500$338,800$338,900$364,600$393,500$441,900$421,500$402,500$338,700$335,500$352,900$366,500$416,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:1105.38%
$2,000 to $2,499:94146.06%
$2,500 to $2,999:57328.05%
$3,000 or more:41920.51%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:2,043100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,777$1,846$1,876$1,895$1,904$2,060$2,177$2,177$2,215$2,090$2,125$2,366$2,535$2,484
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):77826.83%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):792.72%
Renter Occupied:2,04370.45%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,900100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,90089.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):35510.91%
Total Housing Units:3,255100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00.00%
Multi-Family Units:3,255100.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:3,255100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 93.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 5.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (94.21%). College enrollment is 94.21%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):100.32%
Some college, no degree:1274.03%
Associate's degree:632.00%
Bachelor's degree:1,17037.17%
Graduate or professional degree:1,77856.48%
Total:3,148100%
High school or higher:3,148100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,94893.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:3,64592.02%
Public Insurance:2135.38%
No Insurance:1032.60%
Total:3,961100%
Has Health Insurance:3,85897.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%3.5%4.8%9.4%6.3%8.3%3.7%3.7%7.4%7.2%7.7%3.0%2.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):235.79%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:37494.21%
Total:397100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):235.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 60606 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3,257 business establishments, employing about 203,655 people with an annual payroll of $28,765,891,000. USPS data shows 2,932 residential mailboxes and 2,233 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,932Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2,233Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,607Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,928Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3,257Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$9,281,193,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$28,765,891,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:203,655Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 60606 is located in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,461,105 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 60606, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 0.232 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.039 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL (CBSA Div 16984)Source: Census
CBSA Population:9,461,105Source: Census
MSA:Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:0.232 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.039 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:62.52 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1714000Source: Census
Place Name:Chicago city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


60607 | | 60605

Schools in ZIP Code 60606


We could not locate which school district 60606 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Intrinsic 2 Charter High School 79 W Monroe St Ste 400
Chicago, IL 60603
District: UnknownNearby
Yccs-Innovations Of Arts Integr 17 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
District: Chicago Public School District 299Nearby
Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep 1 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
District: Chicago Public School District 299Nearby
Urban Prep Chrtr Sch For Yng Men 425 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
District: UnknownNearby
Jones College Prep High School 700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
District: Chicago Public School District 299Nearby
Frances Xavier Warde School 120 S Desplaines St
Chicago, IL 60661
District: Private SchoolNearby
Chicago Prep Elearning & Elite Sports Academy 420 W Huron St
Chicago, IL 60654
District: Private SchoolNearby
South Loop Montessori School 47 W Polk St Ste G15
Chicago, IL 60605
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 60606


Stellar Career College 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Chamberlain University-Administrative Office 500 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60661
Type: Post Secondary
Midwestern Career College 203 N Lasalle
Chicago, IL 60601
Type: Post Secondary
Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus 105 W. Adams, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60602
Type: Post Secondary
Adler University 17 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Type: Post Secondary
The Chicago School At Chicago 325 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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