Census ACS · Illinois
ZIP Code 60637
ZIP code 60637 is located in Illinois with a population of 52,418. The median household income is $42,080 and the median home value is $243,700.
52,418
Population
$42,080
Median Income
$243,700
Median Home Value
31.1
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.7% |
| Black | 72.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.8% |
Male: 43.7% · Female: 56.3%
Economy & Income
$42,080
Median Household Income
$34,436
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$243,700
Median Home Value
$1,170
Median Rent
26.1%
Homeownership
Education
89.3%
High School+
36.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 60637 in Illinois has a population of 52,418 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 60637 is $42,080. The per capita income is $34,436. The poverty rate is 26.3%.
ZIP code 60637 is located in Illinois.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 60637 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 60637 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 11,576 people per square mile. ZIP 60637 is a ZIP code in Illinois with a population of 52,418.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $42,080, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 26.3%, poverty is near the top of the range for US ZIP codes, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $243,700, with typical rent around $1,170.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US ZIP codes — 36.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 60637: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.