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Household size in ZIP 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60540 average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.77, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
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 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60540 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, 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 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in ZIP 60540, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 60540 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 60540
Renters in ZIP 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 60540 own their homes; 25.0% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (37.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 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 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 60540: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, 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 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 60540 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Chicago area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,209 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,380 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,565 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,303 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,094 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60540 costs $2,303 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,094 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the center.
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 60540
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.4% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.7% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.1% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 60540: 72.1% 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 5.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 60540: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher 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 60540
| Period | ZIP 60540 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60540 runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country. 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 60540 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 60540 | 2.72 | 41.8 | 5.5% | 25.0% | 7.5% | 1981 | $2,303 | 72.1% | 98.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 60563 | 2.34 | 39.4 | 8.9% | 45.5% | 4.9% | 1987 | $1,897 | 68.3% | 96.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 60565 | 2.91 | 43.1 | 6.1% | 12.1% | 4.3% | 1986 | $2,193 | 72.4% | 96.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 60532 | 2.28 | 40.1 | 8.9% | 42.2% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,645 | 60.3% | 97.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 60555 | 2.58 | 37.6 | 8.1% | 25.2% | 5.8% | 1987 | $2,015 | 47.5% | 87.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 60564 | 3.03 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 13.3% | 3.7% | 1998 | $2,222 | 74.1% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 60519 | 3.12 | 43.0 | 5.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1996 | $2,130 | 79.7% | 95.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 60504 | 2.80 | 35.5 | 13.0% | 38.3% | 5.8% | 1995 | $2,027 | 51.9% | 92.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60517 | 2.66 | 39.2 | 8.4% | 29.8% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,577 | 46.7% | 93.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 60440 | 3.09 | 37.3 | 14.0% | 25.3% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,960 | 31.2% | 87.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 60502 | 2.74 | 39.5 | 8.3% | 25.3% | 4.9% | 1997 | $2,012 | 64.1% | 94.2% | 5.3% |
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 60540. 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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