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Household size in ZIP 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60051 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest 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 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60051 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.4, in line with the national trend.
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 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 60051: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 60051
Renters in ZIP 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60051 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 60051: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 46 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 60051 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the wider Chicago area, where the median home dates to 1970. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,224 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,232 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,290 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,521 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$297 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 60051 pays $1,521 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Chicago area ($1,602). Rent has climbed $297 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 60051
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 60051 than nationally: 30.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
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 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 60051 is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 60051
| Period | ZIP 60051 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60051 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 60051 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 60051 | 2.53 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 14.0% | 3.9% | 1981 | $1,521 | 30.2% | 93.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 60050 | 2.41 | 43.4 | 8.7% | 23.6% | 3.6% | 1984 | $1,565 | 26.0% | 92.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 60020 | 2.17 | 45.0 | 8.3% | 29.0% | 10.1% | 1979 | $1,185 | 28.5% | 92.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 60041 | 2.55 | 40.2 | 5.4% | 18.8% | 7.5% | 1977 | $1,218 | 26.8% | 87.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 60072 | 2.82 | 47.0 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 1993 | $1,420 | 29.3% | 95.7% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 60042 | 2.69 | 41.7 | 10.6% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 1987 | $1,787 | 29.8% | 91.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 60081 | 2.64 | 43.0 | 4.9% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,225 | 32.4% | 95.0% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 60073 | 3.13 | 34.7 | 14.7% | 20.6% | 4.9% | 1990 | $1,658 | 27.7% | 80.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 60097 | 2.65 | 39.9 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 1978 | $1,510 | 19.6% | 94.6% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 60084 | 2.78 | 39.6 | 7.7% | 20.6% | 5.4% | 1987 | $1,584 | 39.1% | 91.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 60012 | 2.82 | 44.1 | 4.6% | 9.5% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,900 | 54.6% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
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 60051. 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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