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60637

Chicago, IL

Total Population
51,145
Median Household Income
$37,247
Median Home Value
$240,600
Median Rent
$1,119

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$37,247
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$240,600
101.3% above state median
Rent
$1,119
100% above state median
Median Age
31.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Chicago, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 31.2 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 14.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 30.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$37,247
-50.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-20,593,227
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.15 people

Total Households
22,272
Family Households
15.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
42.0%
#2 Industry
Finance
25.6%
#3 Industry
Professional
11.8%
Total Employed Residents:8,459

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
13.7%
2,330 workers
Public Transit
31.4%
5,329 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,972
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (13.7% work from home)
Good public transit usage (31.4% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
85.1%
20,251 employed
Labor Force
23,842
3,546 unemployed
Median Age
31.2 years
Per Capita Income
$32,000
Poverty Rate
30.1%

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