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Population and households in ZIP 60527
Household size in ZIP 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60527 run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.51 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60527 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.7, in line with the national trend. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 are older.
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 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 60527 as they are nationally: 11.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 60527
Renters in ZIP 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.3% of households in ZIP 60527 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, 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 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in ZIP 60527 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 60527 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Chicago area overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, 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 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,320 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,232 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,510 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,644 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$325 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60527 costs $1,644 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $325 a month from 2006–10, a 25% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 60527
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 60527: 54.4% 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. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60527: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 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 60527
| Period | ZIP 60527 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in ZIP 60527 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Chicago area as a whole (6.3%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 60527 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 60527 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 11.5% | 24.3% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,644 | 54.4% | 95.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 60561 | 2.47 | 45.1 | 8.2% | 21.1% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,806 | 51.2% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60480 | 2.56 | 42.8 | 3.2% | 12.8% | 5.4% | 1979 | $1,607 | 39.6% | 95.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 60514 | 2.75 | 41.1 | 8.2% | 23.1% | 6.7% | 1978 | $1,122 | 68.8% | 96.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 60559 | 2.32 | 44.1 | 8.3% | 38.9% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,582 | 50.3% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 60521 | 3.02 | 42.2 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 1983 | $2,580 | 81.3% | 97.7% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 60516 | 2.53 | 44.2 | 5.9% | 22.2% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,728 | 52.0% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 60525 | 2.62 | 44.8 | 8.1% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,523 | 55.9% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 60558 | 3.07 | 41.8 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 4.1% | 1957 | $2,055 | 83.0% | 99.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 60458 | 2.64 | 35.8 | 13.8% | 45.3% | 7.5% | 1978 | $1,324 | 17.8% | 87.3% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 60515 | 2.50 | 45.6 | 7.2% | 24.0% | 4.4% | 1968 | $1,980 | 62.6% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
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 60527. 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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