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Population and households in ZIP 60409
Household size in ZIP 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60409 average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in ZIP 60409 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center 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 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 60409: 22.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 19 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 60409
Renters in ZIP 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.0% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 60409 than nationally: 44.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 38.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 4.4 points from 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 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.1% of the housing in ZIP 60409, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 60409 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $878 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,003 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,037 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,293 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60409 costs $1,293 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $415 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.2% 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 south and lowest in the west.
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 60409
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 60409 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 60409 have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 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 60409
| Period | ZIP 60409 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60409 runs well above the national rate: 11.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 60409 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 60409 | 2.66 | 39.7 | 22.0% | 44.3% | 15.1% | 1964 | $1,293 | 21.8% | 88.8% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 46320 | 2.76 | 34.6 | 23.2% | 59.3% | 13.1% | 1952 | $1,023 | 14.0% | 81.5% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 46327 | 2.87 | 34.4 | 18.3% | 38.6% | 14.7% | 1945 | $962 | 13.4% | 74.6% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 60633 | 2.54 | 39.9 | 14.5% | 37.3% | 14.6% | 1957 | $1,370 | 18.6% | 85.6% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 60419 | 2.76 | 40.1 | 21.6% | 27.5% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,581 | 21.6% | 93.8% | 13.1% |
| ZIP 60473 | 2.81 | 42.7 | 20.7% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 1967 | $2,105 | 24.5% | 91.4% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 46324 | 2.59 | 37.8 | 16.4% | 31.8% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,223 | 16.3% | 83.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 60438 | 2.55 | 40.1 | 20.7% | 27.6% | 8.1% | 1965 | $1,375 | 28.3% | 93.4% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 60476 | 2.33 | 44.1 | 10.1% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 1961 | $1,114 | 26.9% | 93.9% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 46312 | 2.75 | 36.1 | 22.4% | 57.1% | 19.1% | 1943 | $910 | 11.8% | 73.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 60827 | 2.69 | 30.9 | 32.3% | 59.7% | 15.2% | 1956 | $1,067 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 19.4% |
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 60409. 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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