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Population and households in ZIP 60546
Household size in ZIP 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 60546 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60546 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, as it has nationally. 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 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 60546 than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.7 points, 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 60546
Renters in ZIP 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60546 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 60546 as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Chicago area overall (7.2%). Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 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 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 60546 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 19 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $864 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $892 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,198 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,363 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$499 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 60546 pays $1,363 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $499 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.2% 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 60546
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.0% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.1% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 60546: 58.1% 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 16.3 points, 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 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 60546: 97.5% 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 6.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 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 60546
| Period | ZIP 60546 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 60546 has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 17 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.6 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 60546 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 60546 | 2.51 | 43.8 | 10.5% | 24.6% | 8.8% | 1947 | $1,363 | 58.1% | 97.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 60402 | 2.84 | 39.0 | 14.3% | 36.3% | 9.6% | 1944 | $1,300 | 24.4% | 84.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 60534 | 2.64 | 41.9 | 13.7% | 33.9% | 9.3% | 1957 | $1,369 | 19.7% | 83.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 60141 | 1.44 | 66.5 | 16.3% | 54.3% | 4.9% | 1959 | $613 | 29.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 60513 | 2.49 | 42.1 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% | 1951 | $1,379 | 43.2% | 94.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 60155 | 2.65 | 36.6 | 20.8% | 41.4% | 8.2% | 1953 | $1,171 | 17.3% | 79.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 60526 | 2.55 | 43.7 | 5.2% | 26.9% | 6.4% | 1953 | $1,684 | 58.9% | 95.7% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 60130 | 2.01 | 42.3 | 12.7% | 47.2% | 9.2% | 1948 | $1,362 | 52.2% | 94.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 60304 | 2.63 | 39.1 | 9.8% | 29.1% | 8.6% | 1938 | $1,498 | 72.9% | 97.5% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 60153 | 3.15 | 35.6 | 19.9% | 40.0% | 10.7% | 1941 | $1,380 | 18.6% | 80.8% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 60804 | 3.50 | 34.9 | 20.9% | 45.3% | 7.8% | 1942 | $1,225 | 11.7% | 69.2% | 4.8% |
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 60546. 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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