60026 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60026, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60026 is a zip code in Cook County, Illinois, which covers Northfield, with a total population of 14,206 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 60026 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60026.

The estimated population of people living in 60026 is 14,206, with a median age of 46.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60026 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,206
+3.94%
-0.64%
2020
13,667
 -2.52% -
2019
14,021
 -0.69% -
2018
14,118
 -1.25% -
2017
14,297
 - -

Population of 60026 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60026 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.9%
67.9%
 -1.47%
Black/African American
1.3%
1.1%
 +18.18%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.5%
7%
 -7.14%
Asian
21.4%
21.9%
 -2.28%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
2%
 +90.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60026 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 60026 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60026 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60026 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.6 +4.02% 44.2 +3.27% 48.6 +1.46%
2020 44.8 -0.44% 42.8 -0.47% 47.9 +0.42%
2019 45 +0.9% 43 +3.61% 47.7 -0.83%
2018 44.6 +0.68% 41.5 +0.24% 48.1 +0.63%
2017 44.3 - 41.4 - 47.8 -

The median age of the 60026 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 60026 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 996 +18.24% 882 -32.79% 1,170 622
10 to 19 1,017 +6.58% 887 +36.19% 1,084 1,228
20 to 29 616 -96.22% 417 -38.37% 195 261
30 to 39 698 -29.4% 787 -30.98% 471 556
40 to 49 946 +17.94% 995 +20.58% 1,115 1,212
50 to 59 940 -5.57% 974 +13.05% 876 1,101
60 to 69 810 +23.44% 969 -4.93% 1,003 906
70+ 868 -9.83% 1,495 +9.1% 778 1,628

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60026 zip code is $127,663.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 60026.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $177,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $166,406.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,938.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60026 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 60026, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 60026 is currently $179,466.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

28.85% of households in 60026 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 60026 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.23%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.08%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    28.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60026 is $70,139.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60026 by the total population of 60026.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60026 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60026 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    33.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60026 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60026 zip over the age of 16 is 10,933.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 60026 is 57.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 60026 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 831 18.40% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 289 57.80% 29.90%
25 to 29 years 167 85.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 450 100.00% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 1,845 81.70% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 2,221 87.90% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 815 72.90% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 926 65.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,621 43.60% 2.70%
75 years and over 1,768 9.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60026. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,049 57.60% 2.80%
Black or African American 160 66.30% 25.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2,217 60.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 150 84.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 357 71.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 669 69.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,711 57.60% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60026 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 60026 is 6,284, with median earnings of $85,571.00.

Women in 60026 are earning approximately 56.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,284 $85,571.00
Male 3,292 $112,073.00
Female 2,992 $63,162.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60026 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,008 $127,500.00
Business and Financial 934 $96,400.00
Computer and Mathematical 269 $116,616.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $143,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 139 $44,792.00
Community and Social Service 31 $53,229.00
Legal 226 $167,500.00
Educational and Library 553 $50,972.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 124 $148,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 873 $123,247.00
Healthcare Support 140 $22,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $28,214.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $34,511.00
Personal Care and Service 114 $56,136.00
Sales 804 $71,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 432 $26,852.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $48,060.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $80,500.00
Production 88 $54,079.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $110,665.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60026 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 60026.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 530 $140,000.00 478 $96,737.00
Business and Financial 498 $115,759.00 436 $77,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 211 $117,165.00 58 $54,408.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $143,625.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $75,230.00 52 $44,306.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 158 $149,605.00 68 $215,577.00
Educational and Library 153 $39,688.00 400 $51,111.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $175,671.00 45 $21,161.00
Healthcare Practitioners 351 $124,688.00 522 $100,735.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 113 $20,547.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $32,750.00 77 $16,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $34,728.00 24 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00 79 $20,764.00
Sales 543 $87,348.00 261 $44,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $11,471.00 346 $27,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $48,060.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 38 $80,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 71 $75,221.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $110,665.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,463 households in 60026, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,677 families living in the 60026 zip code with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 60026:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,218 36 423 1,786
Average Household Size 3.26 3.42 3.32 1.05
Total Families 3,218 36 423 0
Average Household Size 3.26 3.42 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 3,677 families living in 60026, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60026:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,847 housing units in 60026.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,463 93.43%
Vacant 384 6.57%

26.82% of the total 5,847 housing units in 60026 are rental units. This is approximately 1,568 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,884 are occupied by the owner - or 66.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60026 is $1,797.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60026 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    11
  • Less than $500
    55
  • $500 to $999
    41
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    320
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    619
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    130
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    95
  • $3,000 or more
    308

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60026 is $602,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60026 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    25
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    42
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    50
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    166
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,039
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,188
  • $1,000,000 or more
    366

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60026. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60026 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    32
  • 1940 to 1949
    38
  • 1950 to 1959
    152
  • 1960 to 1969
    652
  • 1970 to 1979
    752
  • 1980 to 1989
    802
  • 1990 to 1999
    659
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,277
  • 2010 to 2013
    483
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 60026 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    457
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,571
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,696
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    739

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60026 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60026 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60026.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    69
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    393
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    428
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    554
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    558
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    422
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    721
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    257
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    328
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    544
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    595
  • 90 or more minutes
    283

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 60026 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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