ZIP code
60604
in Chicago, IllinoisPopulation 616
64.89/ 100
Ranked #2,044 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 6.4%)
Ranked #76 of 1,368 Illinois ZIPs (top 5.6%)
Ranked #73 of 374 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ZIPs (top 20%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Pharmacy access
5.6 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.01% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of pharmacies located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Civic-institution access
14 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.03% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of civic and social organizations inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
99.9%
in the top 0.04% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›Recreation access
10 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.04% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of places for physical recreation — gyms, sports, and fitness venues — inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Child-care access
3.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.04% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Outpatient-care access
6.7 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.04% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of outpatient clinics located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Physician access
19 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.09% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of physicians’ offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Transit access
38 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.10% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of public-transit stops inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Dental provider access
3.3 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of dental offices located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Loud transportation noise
7.5%
in the top 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 65 decibels — around the volume of normal conversation.
Full methodology ›The read
ZIP 60604, one of several in Chicago, Illinois, by its composite score, sits in the top 6.4% healthiest ZIPs nationally (2,044th) and the top 5.6% of Illinois (76th).
The data opens on a genuinely even set of readings: pharmacy registers in the top 0.01% nationally, and civic settles in the top 0.03% nationally. Recreation sits in the top 0.04% nationally, and childcare lies in the top 0.04% nationally. Outpatient rests in the top 0.04% nationally, physicians resides in the top 0.09% nationally, and transit is in the top 0.10% nationally. Dental providers lands in the top 0.3% nationally. On the other side, modeled transportation noise stands in the top 0.04% nationally, and loud transportation noise registers in the top 0.6% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, pharmacy runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For anyone unfamiliar, transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to average road, rail, and air noise at or above 55 decibels. Loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 60603, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 98%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 96%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 76%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 74%
8%
Disability
healthier than 97%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 90%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 76%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
in the bottom 0.8%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 38%
13%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 98%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 97%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 85%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 73%
8%
Disability
healthier than 96%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.10%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 79%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
in the bottom 0.9%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 35%
13%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 95%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 93%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 67%
11%
Disability
healthier than 89%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.3%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 41%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 2%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 37%
8%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
60603
Illinoisshares a border
Score 66.52
Closest healthier
60605
Illinoisshares a border
Score 68.82
Similar health profile
80542
Colorado98% similar profile
Score 58.19
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 15.5% | 13.9–17.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 22.3% | 20.3–24.2 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.0% | 4.6–5.6 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.5% | 8.5–10.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 3.7% | 3.2–4.2 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 3.9% | 3.2–4.5 |
| Depression among adults | 20.9% | 18.5–23.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 7.5% | 6.6–8.5 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 28.9% | 26.5–31.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 24.4% | 21.5–27.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.0% | 1.8–2.2 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 5.3% | 4.3–6.5 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 6.4% | 5.2–7.7 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 68.4% | 65.6–70.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 74.4% | 71.4–76.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 85.6% | 83.4–87.6 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 67.2% | 63.5–70.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 69.7% | 66.9–72.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.9% | 69.3–80.1 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 21.9% | 19.5–24.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 8.3% | 6.7–9.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 15.9% | 13.6–18.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 32.5% | 29.2–36.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 12.5% | 10.8–14.2 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 15.6% | 13.8–17.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 8.5% | 7.5–9.6 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 11.3% | 9.7–12.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 20.7% | 18.1–23.3 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 4.1% | 3.6–4.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 5.7% | 4.9–6.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 7.1% | 6.1–8.2 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.1% | 1.8–2.4 |
| Vision disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.4 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.8% | 21.9–27.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 11.9% | 9.9–14.0 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 8.9% | 7.1–10.8 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 10.0% | 8.5–11.7 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 6.8% | 5.8–7.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.4% | 32.1–38.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.6% | 4.7–6.6 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 12.5% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.4% (3.4–21.4%) n=1,378 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 6.6% (1.7–15.2%) n=1,375 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 6.5% (2.1–16.1%) n=1,377 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 95.4% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 21.6% (9.3–49.2%) n=1,377 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.7% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.7–10.0%) n=1,375 |
| Households without a vehicle | 20.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.9% (0.0–11.8%) n=1,377 |
| Broadband subscription | 94.9% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.4% (77.4–96.0%) n=1,377 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 58.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.2% (10.7–34.7%) n=1,377 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.9% (61.0–94.1%) n=1,377 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.9% (0.0–4.1%) n=1,377 |
| Foreign-born population | 30.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.4% (0.0–17.6%) n=1,378 |
| Single-parent households | 94.1% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.8% (39.6–70.3%) n=1,372 |
| Population 65+ | 27.4% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.4% (12.1–28.7%) n=1,378 |
| Median age | 53.8 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.1 yr (34.3–52.1) n=1,373 |
| Median household income | $81,658 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $75,429 ($50,714–$114,949) n=1,334 |
| Median home value | $597,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $154,250 ($86,310–$346,100) n=1,332 |
| Median gross rent | $2,412 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $934 ($675–$1,653) n=1,170 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | IL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured