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Population and households in ZIP 60408
Household size in ZIP 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60408 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Chicago area as a whole, where it has 2.66 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 60408 are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
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 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 60408 than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.7 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 60408
Renters in ZIP 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60408 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 3.6 points from 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 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in ZIP 60408 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 60408 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $852 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $885 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,011 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,102 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60408 costs $1,102 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $250 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are 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 60408
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 60408: 16.9% 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 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 60408 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60408: 94.4% 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 risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 60408
| Period | ZIP 60408 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60408 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 12.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 60408 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 60408 | 2.58 | 39.7 | 9.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 1991 | $1,102 | 16.9% | 94.4% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 60407 | 2.84 | 38.3 | 17.5% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 1983 | $1,076 | 13.1% | 93.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 60416 | 2.50 | 44.8 | 12.3% | 23.4% | 4.9% | 1984 | $1,225 | 19.6% | 92.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 60481 | 2.47 | 43.4 | 8.0% | 26.1% | 14.1% | 1974 | $1,080 | 17.6% | 93.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 60935 | 2.53 | 41.5 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.5% | 1992 | $1,202 | 24.3% | 96.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60474 | 2.25 | 45.5 | 4.0% | 16.0% | 21.3% | 1966 | $1,261 | 14.3% | 91.6% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 60424 | 2.62 | 38.7 | 15.8% | 26.1% | 9.4% | 1970 | $1,028 | 16.3% | 93.6% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 60444 | 2.64 | 41.9 | 10.7% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 1979 | $999 | 18.6% | 93.2% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 60961 | 2.49 | 43.7 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 8.1% | 1971 | $1,094 | 18.5% | 92.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 60913 | 2.47 | 45.3 | 8.0% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 1972 | $1,142 | 14.7% | 95.1% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 60969 | 2.51 | 46.7 | 14.9% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 1955 | $1,000 | 14.4% | 86.8% | 3.9% |
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 60408. 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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