Population 29,711 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 60181
Household size in ZIP 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, ZIP 60181 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.64, even as the national average fell.
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 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 60181 are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, mirroring the country.
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 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in ZIP 60181, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.6 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 60181
Renters in ZIP 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 60181 own their homes; 28.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the center. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, 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 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 60181 than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 60181 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,119 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,261 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,370 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,922 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$804 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 60181 pays $1,922 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $804 a month since 2006–10, up 72%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the north.
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 60181
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 60181 as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Chicago area as a whole (40.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 60181 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 60181
| Period | ZIP 60181 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 60181 than nationally: unemployment was 4.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.4 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 60181 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 60181 | 2.72 | 38.9 | 7.5% | 28.5% | 7.6% | 1962 | $1,922 | 36.6% | 92.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60148 | 2.60 | 39.7 | 8.1% | 29.0% | 7.7% | 1971 | $1,908 | 48.6% | 95.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 60126 | 2.67 | 42.5 | 4.2% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,976 | 63.8% | 96.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 60523 | 2.34 | 58.3 | 5.5% | 21.4% | 10.9% | 1979 | $1,832 | 62.9% | 96.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 60163 | 2.80 | 43.0 | 15.2% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1955 | $1,456 | 18.0% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60101 | 2.76 | 40.8 | 10.5% | 31.2% | 4.3% | 1972 | $1,594 | 22.8% | 77.0% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 60162 | 2.68 | 44.3 | 12.6% | 28.0% | 6.4% | 1960 | $1,177 | 24.0% | 81.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 60137 | 2.78 | 40.7 | 5.7% | 20.6% | 4.6% | 1969 | $1,695 | 64.4% | 95.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 60164 | 2.91 | 40.7 | 13.3% | 24.0% | 6.1% | 1957 | $1,525 | 13.4% | 76.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 60154 | 2.34 | 52.2 | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 1959 | $1,686 | 42.1% | 92.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60104 | 3.06 | 41.1 | 18.5% | 21.6% | 8.2% | 1954 | $1,360 | 17.2% | 84.4% | 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 60181. 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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