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Population and households in ZIP 60623
Household size in ZIP 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.67 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.60 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.29 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.65 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 60623 is a place of big households: 3.02 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 have larger 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 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.4 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.4 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 60623 is 36.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 60623: 21.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 25 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 60623
Renters in ZIP 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.9% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 60623: 57.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 53.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 7.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 60623: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 12.1 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 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 60623 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only three 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 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $777 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $793 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $889 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,131 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$355 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60623 costs $1,131 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $355 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 60623
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 60623: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, mirroring the country. Only 35 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 54.3% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.8% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.1% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +19.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in ZIP 60623 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 19.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only six 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 60623
| Period | ZIP 60623 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 60623: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 60623 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 60623 | 3.02 | 36.5 | 21.0% | 57.9% | 11.7% | 1941 | $1,131 | 15.2% | 70.1% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 60624 | 2.73 | 35.1 | 28.1% | 71.1% | 15.6% | 1949 | $1,221 | 13.5% | 78.2% | 15.0% |
| ZIP 60804 | 3.50 | 34.9 | 20.9% | 45.3% | 7.8% | 1942 | $1,225 | 11.7% | 69.2% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 60608 | 2.41 | 35.3 | 9.9% | 61.2% | 7.8% | 1949 | $1,337 | 38.5% | 78.9% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 60612 | 2.41 | 34.9 | 20.0% | 68.9% | 9.7% | 1970 | $1,468 | 41.2% | 89.7% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 60632 | 3.34 | 36.1 | 12.3% | 38.9% | 6.7% | 1945 | $1,134 | 14.1% | 68.8% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 60644 | 2.68 | 36.5 | 25.4% | 69.7% | 9.1% | 1948 | $1,178 | 12.8% | 84.1% | 18.0% |
| ZIP 60607 | 1.81 | 31.7 | 2.5% | 56.3% | 7.0% | 1998 | $2,503 | 80.5% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 60609 | 2.94 | 35.6 | 20.1% | 56.7% | 11.7% | 1947 | $1,118 | 18.6% | 75.7% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 60402 | 2.84 | 39.0 | 14.3% | 36.3% | 9.6% | 1944 | $1,300 | 24.4% | 84.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 60651 | 3.13 | 36.5 | 24.3% | 54.2% | 9.0% | 1941 | $1,293 | 19.8% | 79.6% | 13.8% |
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 60623. 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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