Population 65,779 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 60640
Household size in ZIP 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.86 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.84 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.72 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 60640 are small: just 1.72 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 dropped from 1.86, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 60640 are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, 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 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 60640: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 60640
Renters in ZIP 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.4% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.8% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 60640: 68.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 31.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 14 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 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 60640 is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Chicago area overall (7.2%). Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, 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 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 60640 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1951, 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 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 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 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $763 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $875 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,113 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,434 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$671 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60640 costs $1,434 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $671 a month since 2006–10, up 88%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; 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 60640
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.0% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 60640 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (63.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 60640 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 60640
| Period | ZIP 60640 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 60640 is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 60640 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 60640 | 1.72 | 39.5 | 4.7% | 68.8% | 9.5% | 1951 | $1,434 | 63.0% | 93.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 60613 | 1.82 | 35.8 | 4.5% | 60.6% | 8.6% | 1954 | $1,794 | 74.8% | 96.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 60660 | 1.85 | 38.5 | 3.7% | 63.5% | 8.6% | 1952 | $1,480 | 58.3% | 94.1% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 60625 | 2.44 | 36.1 | 9.8% | 58.6% | 8.8% | 1945 | $1,540 | 54.8% | 88.0% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 60657 | 1.83 | 33.2 | 2.0% | 63.0% | 6.6% | 1965 | $1,992 | 86.6% | 98.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 60659 | 3.16 | 36.5 | 15.3% | 54.6% | 7.5% | 1947 | $1,449 | 42.3% | 84.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 60626 | 1.96 | 37.9 | 6.6% | 72.9% | 10.0% | 1945 | $1,369 | 54.3% | 89.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 60618 | 2.43 | 36.6 | 7.5% | 49.7% | 8.7% | 1947 | $1,630 | 58.7% | 90.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 60645 | 2.86 | 37.2 | 11.9% | 46.4% | 8.8% | 1950 | $1,527 | 46.6% | 87.4% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 60614 | 1.99 | 32.8 | 2.5% | 55.9% | 9.2% | 1972 | $2,271 | 87.1% | 97.8% | 4.3% |
| 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 60640. 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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