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Population and households in ZIP 60612
Household size in ZIP 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 60612 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest 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 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.9, ZIP 60612 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.1, in line with the national trend. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 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 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 60612 (20.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 39 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 60612
Renters in ZIP 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.3% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.1% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 60612: 68.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a quarter of owners (27.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 60612 as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Chicago area (7.2%). Vacancy is down 9.9 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 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 60612 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, 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 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $888 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $913 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,468 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60612 costs $1,468 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $579 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable 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 60612
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.2% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 60612 (41.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
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 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 60612 is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 14.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 60612
| Period | ZIP 60612 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 60612: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 60612 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 60612 | 2.41 | 34.9 | 20.0% | 68.9% | 9.7% | 1970 | $1,468 | 41.2% | 89.7% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 60622 | 2.11 | 33.4 | 5.6% | 57.1% | 6.7% | 1960 | $2,036 | 72.8% | 94.2% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 60624 | 2.73 | 35.1 | 28.1% | 71.1% | 15.6% | 1949 | $1,221 | 13.5% | 78.2% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 60607 | 1.81 | 31.7 | 2.5% | 56.3% | 7.0% | 1998 | $2,503 | 80.5% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 60642 | 1.84 | 33.3 | 2.9% | 65.6% | 5.7% | 1982 | $2,263 | 78.3% | 96.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 60661 | 1.43 | 32.3 | 0.6% | 73.9% | 6.6% | 1998 | $2,263 | 87.3% | 98.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 60608 | 2.41 | 35.3 | 9.9% | 61.2% | 7.8% | 1949 | $1,337 | 38.5% | 78.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 60623 | 3.02 | 36.5 | 21.0% | 57.9% | 11.7% | 1941 | $1,131 | 15.2% | 70.1% | 8.9% |
| 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 60647 | 2.24 | 33.5 | 7.8% | 60.0% | 9.2% | 1948 | $1,856 | 62.3% | 91.9% | 4.5% |
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 60612. 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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