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Household size in ZIP 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60068 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. Household size has edged down from 2.69 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60068 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, 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 crept up from 44.4, 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 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 60068, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, 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 60068
Renters in ZIP 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60068 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.1% 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 (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 60068 than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 60068 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, 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 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,240 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,279 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,489 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,914 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$674 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 60068 pays $1,914 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $674 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
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 60068
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.7% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 60068 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60068: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 60068 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Illinois ZIP codes.
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 60068
| Period | ZIP 60068 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 60068 than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 60068 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 60068 | 2.65 | 44.8 | 6.9% | 15.1% | 6.3% | 1959 | $1,914 | 66.7% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 60714 | 2.61 | 48.2 | 7.0% | 24.7% | 6.4% | 1965 | $1,411 | 39.8% | 90.0% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 60631 | 2.54 | 42.2 | 6.7% | 24.7% | 6.2% | 1954 | $1,707 | 51.3% | 95.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 60656 | 2.46 | 42.4 | 7.1% | 35.6% | 4.2% | 1965 | $1,460 | 43.2% | 92.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 60018 | 2.96 | 42.7 | 11.8% | 26.1% | 6.8% | 1966 | $1,325 | 27.3% | 82.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 60016 | 2.57 | 43.1 | 7.5% | 32.9% | 7.3% | 1973 | $1,638 | 42.4% | 89.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 60053 | 2.66 | 45.6 | 7.4% | 15.3% | 5.4% | 1967 | $2,050 | 54.8% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60706 | 2.57 | 43.9 | 10.2% | 27.0% | 5.6% | 1966 | $1,430 | 32.8% | 87.5% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 60176 | 2.67 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 40.8% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,319 | 25.8% | 86.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 60029 | 2.50 | 40.3 | 5.8% | 34.2% | 1.1% | 1995 | $2,468 | 67.5% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 60646 | 2.58 | 44.5 | 9.2% | 18.7% | 5.6% | 1954 | $1,563 | 62.4% | 95.4% | 3.5% |
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 60068. 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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