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Population and households in ZIP 60601
Household size in ZIP 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.53 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.49 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.62 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.57 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60601 are small: just 1.57 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. Household size has crept up from 1.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 60601 is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 35 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 60601: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.2 points, even as the national share fell. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 60601
Renters in ZIP 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 60601 rent: 69.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 31.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 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 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −20.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 60601 than nationally: 12.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 20.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 60601 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 23 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer 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 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,770 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,871 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,313 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,505 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$734 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60601 costs $2,505 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $734 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 60601
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 60601: 83.4% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.2% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.5% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60601: 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 has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 60601
| Period | ZIP 60601 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60601 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 60601 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 60601 | 1.57 | 34.9 | 4.6% | 69.9% | 12.8% | 1997 | $2,505 | 83.4% | 95.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 60602 | 1.88 | 27.9 | 3.4% | 74.5% | 9.2% | 1986 | $2,637 | 72.5% | 98.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 60603 | 1.65 | 23.0 | 10.1% | 55.8% | 18.9% | 2003 | $2,342 | 91.3% | 98.9% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 60611 | 1.53 | 39.2 | 2.8% | 60.6% | 13.8% | 1986 | $2,541 | 88.3% | 99.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 60604 | 1.63 | 23.3 | 10.1% | 59.3% | 18.7% | 2003 | $2,350 | 91.4% | 99.0% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 60606 | 1.39 | 30.7 | 5.0% | 77.9% | 9.5% | 2004 | $2,449 | 92.0% | 99.6% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 60654 | 1.53 | 32.9 | 1.6% | 64.1% | 8.2% | 2004 | $2,649 | 91.5% | 99.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 60661 | 1.43 | 32.3 | 0.6% | 73.9% | 6.6% | 1998 | $2,263 | 87.3% | 98.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 60605 | 1.66 | 33.3 | 6.1% | 58.2% | 8.1% | 2003 | $2,500 | 84.2% | 97.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 60610 | 1.59 | 35.5 | 5.8% | 65.5% | 9.4% | 1984 | $2,128 | 80.6% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 60607 | 1.81 | 31.7 | 2.5% | 56.3% | 7.0% | 1998 | $2,503 | 80.5% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
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 60601. 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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