Chicago, IL cityscape

60649

Chicago, IL

Total Population
50,143
Median Household Income
$39,862
Median Home Value
$187,200
Median Rent
$1,054

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$39,862
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$187,200
101% above state median
Rent
$1,054
100% above state median
Median Age
37.5 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.

25.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 16.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 29.9% 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
$39,862
-47.0% 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: 2.04 people

Total Households
24,076
Family Households
11.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
43.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
22.2%
#3 Industry
Professional
11.9%
Total Employed Residents:11,693

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
22.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.5%
488 workers
Public Transit
36.4%
7,239 workers
Total Commuting Workers:19,866
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)
Good public transit usage (36.4% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
83.5%
21,836 employed
Labor Force
26,152
4,316 unemployed
Median Age
37.5 years
Per Capita Income
$30,400
Poverty Rate
29.9%

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