Population 23,729 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 60559
Household size in ZIP 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60559 are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.39, in line with the national trend.
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 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60559 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, 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 40.1, in line with the national trend.
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 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 60559: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 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 60559
Renters in ZIP 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 60559 than nationally: 38.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 41.2% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 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 60559: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across 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 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 60559 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1976 against 1980. Locally, though, 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 center.
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 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $970 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,061 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,228 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,582 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$611 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60559 costs $1,582 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $611 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 60559
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 60559 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60559: 95.4% 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 2.3 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 60559
| Period | ZIP 60559 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60559 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 60559 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 60559 | 2.32 | 44.1 | 8.3% | 38.9% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,582 | 50.3% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 60514 | 2.75 | 41.1 | 8.2% | 23.1% | 6.7% | 1978 | $1,122 | 68.8% | 96.9% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 60515 | 2.50 | 45.6 | 7.2% | 24.0% | 4.4% | 1968 | $1,980 | 62.6% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| 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 60561 | 2.47 | 45.1 | 8.2% | 21.1% | 4.9% | 1978 | $1,806 | 51.2% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 60523 | 2.34 | 58.3 | 5.5% | 21.4% | 10.9% | 1979 | $1,832 | 62.9% | 96.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 60527 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 11.5% | 24.3% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,644 | 54.4% | 95.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 60558 | 3.07 | 41.8 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 4.1% | 1957 | $2,055 | 83.0% | 99.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 60517 | 2.66 | 39.2 | 8.4% | 29.8% | 6.2% | 1980 | $1,577 | 46.7% | 93.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 60525 | 2.62 | 44.8 | 8.1% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,523 | 55.9% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
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 60559. 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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