60606 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60606, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60606 is a zip code in Cook County, Illinois, which covers Chicago, with a total population of 3,298 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 60606 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60606.

The estimated population of people living in 60606 is 3,298, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60606 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,298
+2.93%
+11.46%
2020
3,204
 -2.53% -
2019
3,287
+6%
-
2018
3,101
+4.8%
-
2017
2,959
 - -

Population of 60606 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60606 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
59.6%
69.3%
 -14.00%
Black/African American
0.5%
2.6%
 -80.77%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.4%
9.1%
 -40.66%
Asian
33%
14.6%
 +126.03%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
3.2%
 -53.13%
Other
0%
1.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60606 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 60606 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60606 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60606 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 -0.27% 36.2 +5.23% 37.4 -0.53%
2020 37.4 +3.03% 34.4 +0.29% 37.6 -3.34%
2019 36.3 -2.42% 34.3 -8.29% 38.9 +6.58%
2018 37.2 +5.68% 37.4 +6.86% 36.5 +3.4%
2017 35.2 - 35 - 35.3 -

The median age of the 60606 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 60606 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 9 126 -12.3% 61 -165.57% 91 30
20 to 29 333 +32.11% 343 3.85% 450 340
30 to 39 353 +46.67% 491 +39.13% 504 698
40 to 49 212 -39.83% 295 -20.77% 137 230
50 to 59 133 +131.89% 86 +22.08% 391 87
60 to 69 203 -56.24% 216 -59.23% 87 97
70+ 107 -31.99% 0 +684.58% 71 85

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60606 zip code is $130,196.00.

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 60606.

  • Under 25
    $100,234.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,012.00
  • 45 to 64
    $173,483.00
  • 65 and over
    $156,833.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60606 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 60606, 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 60606 is currently $184,168.00.

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.

23.41% of households in 60606 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 60606 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    2.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    4.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    23.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.95%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60606 is $133,605.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60606 by the total population of 60606.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60606 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60606 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
    41.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    58.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    0.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    0.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60606 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60606 zip over the age of 16 is 3,177.

Of those people, a total of 93.20% 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 60606 is 89.50%.

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 60606 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 179 100.00% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 611 94.90% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 456 95.00% 8.30%
35 to 44 years 917 94.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 439 100.00% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 235 93.60% 7.30%
60 to 64 years 84 100.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 161 71.40% 14.80%
75 years and over 95 45.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60606. 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 1,966 92.50% 5.70%
Black or African American 16 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,068 95.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 21 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 106 100.00% 11.30%
Hispanic or Latino 142 85.20% 9.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,902 92.30% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60606 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 60606 is 2,845, with median earnings of $102,148.00.

Women in 60606 are earning approximately 72.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,845 $102,148.00
Male 1,479 $130,172.00
Female 1,366 $94,208.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60606 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 703 $168,425.00
Business and Financial 437 $108,554.00
Computer and Mathematical 242 $111,264.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $76,615.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $87,639.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 163 $195,417.00
Educational and Library 167 $84,479.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 104 $82,679.00
Healthcare Practitioners 522 $93,540.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00
Sales 158 $81,324.00
Office and Administrative Support 93 $118,807.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60606 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 60606.

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 430 $149,500.00 273 $169,525.00
Business and Financial 299 $109,356.00 138 $92,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $146,875.00 153 $110,302.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $76,615.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 49 $88,681.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 118 $172,500.00 45 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 135 $167,750.00 32 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $84,196.00 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 78 $58,869.00 444 $93,843.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $0.00 13 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 47 $72,212.00 111 $81,544.00
Office and Administrative Support 38 $0.00 55 $118,920.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $0.00 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 2,388 households in 60606, with an average household size of 1.38 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 415 families living in the 60606 zip code with an average family size of 2.23 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 60606:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 375 40 0 1,973
Average Household Size 2.28 2.35 0 1.19
Total Families 375 40 0 0
Average Household Size 2.28 1.83 0 0

Poverty

Of the 415 families living in 60606, 7.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60606:

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 2,710 housing units in 60606.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,388 88.12%
Vacant 322 11.88%

55.76% of the total 2,710 housing units in 60606 are rental units. This is approximately 1,511 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 877 are occupied by the owner - or 32.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60606 is $2,125.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60606 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    11
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    31
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    560
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    613
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    209
  • $3,000 or more
    87

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60606 is $335,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60606 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    342
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    313
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    186
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60606. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60606 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    790
  • 1940 to 1949
    104
  • 1950 to 1959
    12
  • 1960 to 1969
    102
  • 1970 to 1979
    0
  • 1980 to 1989
    29
  • 1990 to 1999
    166
  • 2000 to 2009
    933
  • 2010 to 2013
    574
  • 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 60606 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,323
  • 1 vehicle available
    995
  • 2 vehicles available
    70
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    0

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60606 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60606 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60606.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    273
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    309
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    508
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    485
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    101
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    239
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    48
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    81
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    80
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 60606 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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