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Population and households in ZIP 60621
Household size in ZIP 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 60621 has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 60621 is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, 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 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 60621: 24.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 60621
Renters in ZIP 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.2% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 60621 rent: 71.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly half of owners (47.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Only eight 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 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 60621: 22.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.1 points, as it has 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 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 60621 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1946, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing. Only 17 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 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $794 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $824 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $830 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,050 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$256 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 60621 pays $1,050 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $256 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.8% 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 southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 60621
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 60621: 12.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower 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 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.3% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 60621 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 25 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 60621
| Period | ZIP 60621 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60621 runs well above the national rate: 19.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 60621 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 60621 | 2.55 | 41.8 | 24.2% | 71.0% | 22.8% | 1946 | $1,050 | 12.5% | 78.3% | 19.1% |
| ZIP 60636 | 2.95 | 36.9 | 22.7% | 47.0% | 18.9% | 1944 | $1,262 | 11.2% | 77.3% | 17.1% |
| ZIP 60637 | 2.32 | 33.5 | 23.5% | 74.4% | 14.3% | 1952 | $1,238 | 38.7% | 88.1% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 60620 | 2.63 | 40.1 | 27.1% | 49.6% | 13.4% | 1950 | $1,175 | 19.9% | 87.3% | 16.1% |
| ZIP 60619 | 2.20 | 43.0 | 19.2% | 54.9% | 14.8% | 1948 | $1,159 | 28.9% | 89.9% | 17.1% |
| ZIP 60609 | 2.94 | 35.6 | 20.1% | 56.7% | 11.7% | 1947 | $1,118 | 18.6% | 75.7% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 60615 | 1.92 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 67.6% | 11.0% | 1955 | $1,545 | 63.0% | 94.1% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 60653 | 2.02 | 40.5 | 16.2% | 69.7% | 8.1% | 1974 | $969 | 36.8% | 89.9% | 18.3% |
| ZIP 60629 | 3.34 | 34.8 | 20.2% | 38.4% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,235 | 15.7% | 72.0% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 60649 | 2.06 | 39.9 | 21.8% | 74.8% | 13.5% | 1946 | $1,105 | 25.4% | 88.6% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 60632 | 3.34 | 36.1 | 12.3% | 38.9% | 6.7% | 1945 | $1,134 | 14.1% | 68.8% | 9.2% |
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 60621. 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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