| City: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Names to Avoid: | Chicago Lawn |
| County: | Cook County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:36:17 AM |
| Population: | 114,453 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 312 / 464 / 708 / 773 / 872 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.7744, -87.7127 |
| Land Area: | 7.048 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 60629 has 114,453 residents and 32,652 households (average 3.50 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 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.3%) and Other / Two or More Races (41.0%, much higher than the state average of 8.9% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.3%, which is much higher than the state average (18.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (8.9%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 114,453Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 109,292Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 102,217Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16,239.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,813Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 32,652Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $236,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 112,376 | 111,893 | 113,833 | 115,013 | 114,982 | 115,104 | 114,129 | 111,850 | 110,029 | 107,930 | 107,487 | 108,997 | 109,292 |
| Decennial Census | 113,916 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 114,453 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.4
Male Median Age: 31.5
Female Median Age: 33.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,617 | 4,235 | 5,004 | 5,022 | 4,726 | 4,472 | 3,873 | 3,980 | 4,029 | 3,859 | 3,470 | 3,037 | 2,650 | 1,997 | 1,313 | 766 | 447 | 338 |
| Female | 3,580 | 4,001 | 4,777 | 4,864 | 4,678 | 4,317 | 3,829 | 3,937 | 4,031 | 3,939 | 3,489 | 3,263 | 2,820 | 2,274 | 1,575 | 998 | 611 | 635 |
| Total | 7,197 | 8,236 | 9,781 | 9,886 | 9,404 | 8,789 | 7,702 | 7,917 | 8,060 | 7,798 | 6,959 | 6,300 | 5,470 | 4,271 | 2,888 | 1,764 | 1,058 | 973 |
| White: | 19,161 | 10.80% |
| Black: | 19,398 | 10.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 87,362 | 49.24% |
| Asian: | 618 | 0.35% |
| American Indian: | 3,869 | 2.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 26 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 46,982 | 26.48% |
| Total: | 177,416 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 56,835 | 49.66% | 31.5 years |
| Females: | 57,618 | 50.34% | 33.2 years |
| Total: | 114,453 | 100% | 32.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 72,365 | 66.21% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,590 | 1.45% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14,893 | 13.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 20,444 | 32.33% |
| Total Population: | 109,292 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 73,955 | 67.67% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 35,337 | 32.33% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $58,813, which is considerably lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $17,264 (41.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,307. Family households earn a median of $68,478 versus $28,637 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,841). By gender, male median income is $45,136 and female is $42,073, which is much lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $3,063 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.3%, which is below the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (22.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,549 | $40,698 | $40,650 | $40,095 | $40,712 | $41,471 | $41,856 | $42,019 | $43,506 | $43,372 | $46,217 | $53,318 | $58,813 |
| Median Family Income | $45,042 | $44,060 | $43,774 | $43,455 | $43,996 | $45,655 | $46,759 | $48,036 | $51,911 | $53,577 | $57,242 | $64,297 | $68,478 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,264 | $22,995 | $23,400 | $22,368 | $22,056 | $21,987 | $22,008 | $22,824 | $23,444 | $23,706 | $24,331 | $26,214 | $28,637 |
| Median Male Income | $33,864 | $33,401 | $32,939 | $32,954 | $32,203 | $32,440 | $33,341 | $34,625 | $36,597 | $38,865 | $40,182 | $43,344 | $45,136 |
| Median Female Income | $29,675 | $30,532 | $29,680 | $30,388 | $28,042 | $28,736 | $30,335 | $31,111 | $31,526 | $33,693 | $37,909 | $41,987 | $42,073 |
| Employed: | 45,785 | 53.97% |
| Unemployed: | 5,352 | 6.31% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 33,703 | 39.73% |
| Total: | 84,840 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10,040 | 21.93% |
| Service: | 10,248 | 22.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 10,082 | 22.02% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5,279 | 11.53% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10,136 | 22.14% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 45,785 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $236,300, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $44,500 (23.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,800. The median gross rent is $1,106, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $243 (28.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $180. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.23% (61.31% with a mortgage, 38.69% free-and-clear) and renters 38.77% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.66%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $191,800 | $171,800 | $159,700 | $149,000 | $141,000 | $147,000 | $152,900 | $159,400 | $166,500 | $178,300 | $192,500 | $224,500 | $236,300 |
| Less than $500: | 711 | 5.36% |
| $500 to $999: | 4,374 | 32.96% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5,914 | 44.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 1,490 | 11.23% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 185 | 1.39% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 218 | 1.64% |
| $3,000 or more: | 138 | 1.04% |
| No Rent: | 242 | 1.82% |
| Total: | 13,272 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $863 | $875 | $882 | $883 | $874 | $883 | $893 | $920 | $926 | $921 | $938 | $1,024 | $1,106 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12,848 | 37.54% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8,109 | 23.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13,272 | 38.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 34,229 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 34,229 | 94.34% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,054 | 5.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 36,283 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 20,380 | 56.17% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 15,749 | 43.41% |
| Other Units: | 154 | 0.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 36,283 | 100% |
In 2023, 14.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 74.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.30%). The uninsured rate is 16.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.00%). Private coverage is 45.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (69.70%). Public coverage is 44.70%, which is notably higher than the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 15.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.20%), down 3.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.98%). College enrollment is 23.34%, which is falls below the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 10,790 | 15.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6,856 | 10.07% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 25,425 | 37.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11,376 | 16.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,944 | 5.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,768 | 9.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,942 | 4.32% |
| Total: | 68,101 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 50,455 | 74.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9,710 | 14.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 49,330 | 42.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 48,831 | 42.07% |
| No Insurance: | 17,919 | 15.44% |
| Total: | 116,080 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 98,161 | 84.56% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.3% | 20.9% | 22.1% | 22.2% | 20.2% | 20.0% | 18.0% | 16.1% | 15.9% | 16.4% | 16.5% | 15.4% | 15.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1,392 | 4.86% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,702 | 5.95% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12,304 | 42.98% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,547 | 22.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,682 | 23.34% |
| Total: | 28,627 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3,094 | 10.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20,553 | 71.80% |
ZIP Code 60629 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 981 business establishments, employing about 8,370 people with an annual payroll of $424,631,000. USPS data shows 29,205 residential mailboxes and 1,167 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 29,205Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,167Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 30,837Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 23,462Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 5,743Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 981Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $108,555,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $424,631,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8,370Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 60629 is located in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 1st, 4th, 6th, and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 1.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 60629, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 7.048 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.062 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: | 9,359,555Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.048 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.062 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,04,06,07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 258.38, 52.45, 378.78, 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 |
ZIP Code 60629 is in the Chicago Public School District 299, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 22 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 November 1, 2025.