Census ACS · Illinois
ZIP Code 60617
ZIP code 60617 is located in Illinois with a population of 79,284. The median household income is $51,237 and the median home value is $168,200.
79,284
Population
$51,237
Median Income
$168,200
Median Home Value
38.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.6% |
| Black | 52.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 2.8% |
Male: 46.1% · Female: 53.9%
Economy & Income
$51,237
Median Household Income
$27,529
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$168,200
Median Home Value
$1,010
Median Rent
56.2%
Homeownership
Education
81.7%
High School+
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 60617 in Illinois has a population of 79,284 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 60617 is $51,237. The per capita income is $27,529. The poverty rate is 19.3%.
ZIP code 60617 is located in Illinois.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 60617 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 60617 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 5,799 people per square mile. ZIP 60617 is a ZIP code in Illinois with a population of 79,284.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $51,237, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 19.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $168,200, with typical rent around $1,010.
20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 60617: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.