Census ACS · Illinois
ZIP Code 60609
ZIP code 60609 is located in Illinois with a population of 64,268. The median household income is $54,142 and the median home value is $251,600.
64,268
Population
$54,142
Median Income
$251,600
Median Home Value
35.2
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.2% |
| Black | 21.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 2.4% |
Male: 50.7% · Female: 49.3%
Economy & Income
$54,142
Median Household Income
$27,262
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$251,600
Median Home Value
$1,070
Median Rent
41.6%
Homeownership
Education
75.8%
High School+
20.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 60609 in Illinois has a population of 64,268 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 60609 is $54,142. The per capita income is $27,262. The poverty rate is 22.3%.
ZIP code 60609 is located in Illinois.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 60609 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 60609 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 8,293 people per square mile. With 64,268 residents, ZIP 60609 is a ZIP code in Illinois.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $54,142, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US ZIP codes: 22.3%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $251,600, with typical rent around $1,070.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US ZIP codes: 20.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 60609: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.