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Population and households in ZIP 60516
Household size in ZIP 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 60516 has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.64 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, ZIP 60516 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and 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 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in ZIP 60516, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 60516 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 60516
Renters in ZIP 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60516 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 60516 than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area.
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 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 60516 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Chicago area overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,069 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,213 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,420 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,728 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60516 costs $1,728 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $660 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable 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 60516
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.0% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 60516: 52.0% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, 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 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60516: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Illinois ZIP codes, ZIP 60516 has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 60516
| Period | ZIP 60516 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60516 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Chicago area (6.3%). Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 60516 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 60516 | 2.53 | 44.2 | 5.9% | 22.2% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,728 | 52.0% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 60517 | 2.66 | 39.2 | 8.4% | 29.8% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,577 | 46.7% | 93.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 60561 | 2.47 | 45.1 | 8.2% | 21.1% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,806 | 51.2% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60559 | 2.32 | 44.1 | 8.3% | 38.9% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,582 | 50.3% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 60515 | 2.50 | 45.6 | 7.2% | 24.0% | 4.4% | 1968 | $1,980 | 62.6% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 60514 | 2.75 | 41.1 | 8.2% | 23.1% | 6.7% | 1978 | $1,122 | 68.8% | 96.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 60527 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 11.5% | 24.3% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,644 | 54.4% | 95.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 60532 | 2.28 | 40.1 | 8.9% | 42.2% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,645 | 60.3% | 97.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 60521 | 3.02 | 42.2 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 1983 | $2,580 | 81.3% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 60440 | 3.09 | 37.3 | 14.0% | 25.3% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,960 | 31.2% | 87.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 60523 | 2.34 | 58.3 | 5.5% | 21.4% | 10.9% | 1979 | $1,832 | 62.9% | 96.3% | 7.4% |
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 60516. 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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