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Household size in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, ZIP 60004 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.57 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60004 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 42.6, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 60004, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 60004
Renters in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60004 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 60004: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 60004 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in the Chicago area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,200 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,160 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,487 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,901 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$701 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60004 costs $1,901 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $701 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 60004
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.2% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 60004: 60.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60004: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 60004
| Period | ZIP 60004 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60004 has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 46 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 60004 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 60004 | 2.61 | 43.3 | 6.9% | 22.5% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,901 | 60.2% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 60074 | 2.60 | 40.1 | 10.9% | 39.9% | 5.3% | 1977 | $1,667 | 44.5% | 85.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 60090 | 2.58 | 41.9 | 8.2% | 34.9% | 6.1% | 1980 | $1,815 | 40.9% | 87.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 60070 | 2.37 | 45.6 | 8.5% | 36.3% | 4.4% | 1972 | $1,532 | 41.5% | 83.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 60005 | 2.42 | 42.5 | 7.8% | 36.5% | 6.3% | 1971 | $1,745 | 54.0% | 93.1% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 60008 | 2.54 | 41.4 | 7.8% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 1970 | $1,692 | 41.7% | 89.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 60089 | 2.68 | 42.8 | 4.9% | 18.0% | 4.3% | 1982 | $2,173 | 68.3% | 96.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 60056 | 2.68 | 42.4 | 9.8% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 1969 | $1,539 | 49.4% | 91.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 60067 | 2.51 | 43.2 | 10.1% | 25.4% | 6.4% | 1978 | $1,798 | 59.2% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 60196 | 2.52 | 53.4 | 4.8% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1984 | $1,435 | 57.2% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 60173 | 2.20 | 37.5 | 9.2% | 63.2% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,925 | 61.3% | 94.0% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 60004. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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