ZIP code 60642
Where is ZIP code 60642?
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60642 belongs to Chicago, Illinois in Cook County. 60642 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 312, 773 and 872. About 21,789 people live in the 60642 area, where the median household income is $143,175. The closest ZIP codes are 60654 (Chicago, 1 mi southeast), 60610 (Chicago, 1 mi east) and 60606 (Chicago, 1.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 60642 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 312, 773, 872 |
| Coordinates | 41.9008, -87.6528 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 606 |
Population and income in 60642
| Population | 21,789 · higher than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13,063 · higher than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.1 years · lower than 93% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $143,175 · higher than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $96,847 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 77% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $593,600 · higher than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,243 a month |
| Housing units | 12,535 |
| Households | 11,765 (1.85 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 34% / 66% |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60642. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60642
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60654 | Chicago, IL | 1 mi SE | Standard |
| 60610 | Chicago, IL | 1 mi E | Standard |
| 60606 | Chicago, IL | 1.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 60622 | Chicago, IL | 1.3 mi W | Standard |
| 60661 | Chicago, IL | 1.4 mi S | Standard |
| 60614 | Chicago, IL | 1.5 mi N | Standard |
| 60611 | Chicago, IL | 1.6 mi E | Standard |
| 60695 | Chicago, IL | 1.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 60602 | Chicago, IL | 1.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 60604 | Chicago, IL | 1.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 60686 | Chicago, IL | 1.9 mi SE | Unique |
| 60603 | Chicago, IL | 1.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60642 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60642
123 MAIN ST
CHICAGO IL 60642
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60642-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Chicago, IL
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- 60695
- 60696
- 60697
- 60699
- 60701
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60642?
- 60642 is a Chicago, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 60642 in?
- ZIP code 60642 is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60642 in?
- 60642 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60642?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60642 use area codes 312, 773 and 872.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60642?
- About 21,789 people live in ZIP code 60642, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60642?
- The median household income in 60642 is $143,175 a year, higher than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60642?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60642 are 60654 (Chicago, 1 miles), 60610 (Chicago, 1 miles), 60606 (Chicago, 1.2 miles) and 60622 (Chicago, 1.3 miles).