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Population and households in ZIP 60406
Household size in ZIP 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60406 average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.96 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 60406 is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
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 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 60406 than nationally: 13.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 60406
Renters in ZIP 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 60406 than nationally: 47.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 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 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 60406 than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than 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 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 60406 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center 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 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $811 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $857 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $910 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,193 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 60406 pays $1,193 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $382 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. 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 60406
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 60406: 20.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
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 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 60406 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 have a lower 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 60406
| Period | ZIP 60406 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 60406: 15.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 11 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 60406 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 60406 | 2.68 | 37.1 | 13.6% | 47.2% | 7.0% | 1962 | $1,193 | 20.1% | 80.7% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 60472 | 2.55 | 37.0 | 16.1% | 42.4% | 18.3% | 1963 | $1,517 | 15.0% | 82.0% | 15.7% |
| ZIP 60469 | 3.69 | 30.0 | 16.0% | 33.6% | 8.8% | 1971 | $1,372 | 11.2% | 82.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 60803 | 2.48 | 39.4 | 17.1% | 32.5% | 3.6% | 1973 | $1,256 | 19.5% | 89.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 60827 | 2.69 | 30.9 | 32.3% | 59.7% | 15.2% | 1956 | $1,067 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 19.4% |
| ZIP 60655 | 2.55 | 40.5 | 8.4% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 1955 | $1,656 | 46.3% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 60643 | 2.62 | 43.1 | 13.7% | 25.2% | 10.1% | 1950 | $1,510 | 39.2% | 93.9% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 60445 | 2.44 | 41.7 | 9.2% | 24.6% | 5.6% | 1968 | $1,422 | 20.3% | 88.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 60426 | 2.99 | 36.4 | 20.2% | 40.7% | 20.4% | 1962 | $1,099 | 10.6% | 78.4% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 60418 | 1.93 | 52.6 | 7.0% | 20.3% | 5.5% | 1978 | $1,371 | 27.9% | 92.8% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 60628 | 2.69 | 41.4 | 20.0% | 39.9% | 18.8% | 1949 | $1,201 | 23.5% | 87.7% | 17.3% |
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 60406. 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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