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Population and households in ZIP 60134
Household size in ZIP 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60134 average 2.82 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.01, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in ZIP 60134 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the east.
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 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 60134: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 60134 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 60134
Renters in ZIP 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60134 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 60134: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 44 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 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 60134 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,411 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,537 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,738 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,904 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$493 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 60134 pays $1,904 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $493 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 60134
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.1% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 60134: 64.9% 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 is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 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 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 60134: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 32 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 60134
| Period | ZIP 60134 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 60134 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 points, 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 60134 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 60134 | 2.82 | 41.1 | 6.3% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 1990 | $1,904 | 64.9% | 97.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 60510 | 2.63 | 42.8 | 7.8% | 20.9% | 2.0% | 1979 | $1,644 | 56.9% | 96.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 60174 | 2.51 | 41.6 | 9.1% | 29.9% | 5.7% | 1976 | $1,956 | 49.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 60539 | 2.48 | 51.9 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,297 | 39.7% | 94.1% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 60175 | 2.92 | 42.6 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 1992 | $2,821 | 58.1% | 96.4% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 60542 | 2.68 | 40.9 | 7.2% | 25.7% | 3.2% | 1994 | $1,671 | 40.7% | 93.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60119 | 2.63 | 41.4 | 4.8% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 1993 | $1,625 | 50.8% | 96.8% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 60184 | 2.77 | 47.0 | 7.0% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1992 | $2,773 | 55.8% | 96.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 60185 | 3.27 | 40.1 | 11.8% | 22.1% | 4.0% | 1977 | $1,515 | 33.9% | 82.4% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 60177 | 2.86 | 40.0 | 6.3% | 17.4% | 1.9% | 1995 | $1,781 | 37.6% | 92.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 60506 | 2.83 | 37.5 | 17.2% | 32.4% | 3.9% | 1968 | $1,505 | 28.7% | 83.4% | 5.6% |
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 60134. 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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