Population 28,688 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 60655
Household size in ZIP 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 60655 has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.70, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 60655 are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, 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 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 60655: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 60655
Renters in ZIP 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 60655 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than 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 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in ZIP 60655 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 60655 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 60655 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast 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 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $855 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,080 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,121 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,656 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$801 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 60655 costs $1,656 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $801 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are 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 60655
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 60655 is highly educated: 46.3% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 60655: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Illinois ZIP codes, ZIP 60655 has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 60655
| Period | ZIP 60655 | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 60655 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. 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 60655 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 60655 | 2.55 | 40.5 | 8.4% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 1955 | $1,656 | 46.3% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 60805 | 2.73 | 38.6 | 14.0% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 1954 | $1,523 | 42.8% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 60803 | 2.48 | 39.4 | 17.1% | 32.5% | 3.6% | 1973 | $1,256 | 19.5% | 89.4% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 60643 | 2.62 | 43.1 | 13.7% | 25.2% | 10.1% | 1950 | $1,510 | 39.2% | 93.9% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 60406 | 2.68 | 37.1 | 13.6% | 47.2% | 7.0% | 1962 | $1,193 | 20.1% | 80.7% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 60453 | 2.69 | 40.6 | 8.7% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 1967 | $1,432 | 31.2% | 90.0% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 60456 | 2.51 | 44.3 | 12.0% | 25.6% | 5.1% | 1955 | $641 | 17.8% | 92.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 60652 | 3.22 | 38.4 | 15.0% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 1956 | $1,218 | 21.2% | 81.3% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 60472 | 2.55 | 37.0 | 16.1% | 42.4% | 18.3% | 1963 | $1,517 | 15.0% | 82.0% | 15.7% |
| ZIP 60628 | 2.69 | 41.4 | 20.0% | 39.9% | 18.8% | 1949 | $1,201 | 23.5% | 87.7% | 17.3% |
| ZIP 60415 | 2.70 | 37.6 | 8.6% | 48.9% | 11.4% | 1973 | $1,263 | 28.3% | 88.5% | 7.5% |
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 60655. 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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