60201 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60201, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60201 is a zip code in Cook County, Illinois, which covers County subdivisions not defined and Evanston, with a total population of 43,452 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 60201 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60201.

The estimated population of people living in 60201 is 43,452, with a median age of 32.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60201 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
43,452
+4.99%
+1.33%
2020
41,386
 -1.19% -
2019
41,884
 -0.97% -
2018
42,296
 -1.36% -
2017
42,880
 - -

Population of 60201 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60201 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
62.5%
61.2%
 +2.12%
Black/African American
13%
13%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.3%
10.5%
 -11.43%
Asian
10.3%
12.5%
 -17.60%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
2.6%
 +57.69%
Other
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60201 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 60201 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60201 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60201 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.4 +0.93% 29.6 -0.34% 35.7 +1.13%
2020 32.1 +0.63% 29.7 -0.67% 35.3 +4.44%
2019 31.9 +0.95% 29.9 +0.34% 33.8 -1.17%
2018 31.6 +0.32% 29.8 +1.36% 34.2 -0.29%
2017 31.5 - 29.4 - 34.3 -

The median age of the 60201 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 60201 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 2,076 +6.29% 2,043 -12.6% 2,202 1,787
10 to 19 3,512 -3.03% 3,773 -11.92% 3,396 3,339
20 to 29 4,868 +12.09% 4,464 +3.07% 5,423 4,582
30 to 39 2,075 +2.39% 2,125 -9.99% 2,091 1,912
40 to 49 2,130 -2.25% 2,391 -14.27% 2,078 2,064
50 to 59 2,051 +2.85% 2,356 -7.32% 2,087 2,182
60 to 69 2,054 +12.46% 2,285 +6.26% 2,307 2,426
70+ 1,812 +18.36% 2,865 +18.5% 2,149 3,427

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60201 zip code is $81,128.00.

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 60201.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,104.00
  • 45 to 64
    $137,706.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,281.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60201 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 60201, 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 60201 is currently $156,031.00.

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.

23.39% of households in 60201 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 60201 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60201 is $59,633.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60201 by the total population of 60201.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60201 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60201 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
    35.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.26%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60201 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60201 zip over the age of 16 is 36,685.

Of those people, a total of 56.00% 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 60201 is 53.30%.

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 60201 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,957 31.40% 11.20%
20 to 24 years 6,778 44.40% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 3,227 72.90% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 1,855 73.90% 8.10%
35 to 44 years 4,105 84.20% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 4,370 87.10% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 2,084 78.70% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 2,199 64.40% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 4,591 40.50% 3.60%
75 years and over 3,519 11.20% 4.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60201. 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 24,706 55.60% 5.00%
Black or African American 4,630 56.80% 7.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 58.50% 21.10%
Asian 4,063 49.60% 2.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,030 80.80% 2.50%
Two or more races 2,191 58.60% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 3,256 66.20% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,365 55.50% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60201 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 60201 is 19,551, with median earnings of $46,523.00.

Women in 60201 are earning approximately 65.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,551 $46,523.00
Male 10,385 $57,214.00
Female 9,166 $37,303.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60201 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 2,869 $130,441.00
Business and Financial 1,743 $97,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 985 $104,485.00
Architecture and Engineering 368 $79,672.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 842 $61,136.00
Community and Social Service 526 $31,875.00
Legal 633 $153,594.00
Educational and Library 2,579 $34,851.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,140 $31,196.00
Healthcare Practitioners 948 $81,400.00
Healthcare Support 688 $25,488.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 266 $41,186.00
Law Enforcement 22 $3,281.00
Food Preparation and Serving 732 $13,867.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 240 $14,813.00
Personal Care and Service 656 $10,893.00
Sales 1,776 $22,302.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,416 $28,462.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $28,935.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 83 $41,131.00
Production 307 $27,396.00
Transportation and Material Moving 237 $24,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60201 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 60201.

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 1,632 $157,031.00 1,237 $98,700.00
Business and Financial 931 $103,114.00 812 $94,231.00
Computer and Mathematical 739 $109,107.00 246 $93,984.00
Architecture and Engineering 243 $95,230.00 125 $74,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 427 $50,486.00 415 $84,188.00
Community and Social Service 262 $38,750.00 264 $31,111.00
Legal 429 $166,103.00 204 $106,048.00
Educational and Library 1,192 $37,143.00 1,387 $33,033.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 580 $41,250.00 560 $23,611.00
Healthcare Practitioners 249 $134,191.00 699 $79,188.00
Healthcare Support 362 $26,646.00 326 $20,864.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 225 $42,055.00 41 $16,250.00
Law Enforcement 22 $3,281.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 405 $18,995.00 327 $7,961.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $25,000.00 80 $13,188.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $2,813.00 556 $15,700.00
Sales 1,050 $31,667.00 726 $15,526.00
Office and Administrative Support 357 $20,481.00 1,059 $29,273.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $28,935.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 75 $41,607.00 8 $0.00
Production 281 $33,802.00 26 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 210 $31,667.00 27 $13,542.00

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 16,240 households in 60201, with an average household size of 2.28 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 7,962 families living in the 60201 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 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 60201:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,511 450 1,001 8,278
Average Household Size 3.15 3 3.39 1.43
Total Families 6,511 450 1,001 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.79 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 7,962 families living in 60201, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60201:

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 18,324 housing units in 60201.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,240 88.63%
Vacant 2,084 11.37%

36.08% of the total 18,324 housing units in 60201 are rental units. This is approximately 6,612 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,285 are occupied by the owner - or 50.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60201 is $1,630.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60201 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
    343
  • Less than $500
    484
  • $500 to $999
    674
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,795
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,359
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,263
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    510
  • $3,000 or more
    527

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60201 is $510,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60201 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    90
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    232
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    475
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    433
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,104
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,202
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,924
  • $1,000,000 or more
    825

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60201. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60201 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    7,401
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,382
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,827
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,880
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,023
  • 1980 to 1989
    561
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,103
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,804
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,343
  • 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 60201 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,127
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,127
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,840
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,146

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60201 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60201 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60201.

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
    366
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,467
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,685
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,810
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,543
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    679
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,544
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    453
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    712
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,970
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,593
  • 90 or more minutes
    215

Summary

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