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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 60202 has 33,245 residents and 14,352 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.9%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (20.5%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	33,245Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	32,818Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	32,517Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	10,882.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$101,087Source: Census ACS

Households:	14,352Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$381,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.27Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	31,501	32,422	32,255	32,560	32,356	32,416	32,677	32,861	32,703	32,593	34,793	33,868	32,818
Decennial Census	31,361	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	33,245	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 40.3

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 42.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	845	978	1,108	977	920	1,168	1,221	1,117	1,062	1,124	1,086	1,071	1,014	861	641	377	191	143
Female	736	892	965	894	842	1,229	1,314	1,287	1,185	1,288	1,226	1,224	1,238	1,064	807	523	280	347
Total	1,581	1,870	2,073	1,871	1,762	2,397	2,535	2,404	2,247	2,412	2,312	2,295	2,252	1,925	1,448	900	471	490

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	18,242	53.47%
Black:	6,829	20.02%
Hispanic:*	4,615	13.53%
Asian:	2,154	6.31%
American Indian:	352	1.03%
Hawaiian:	20	0.06%
Other:	1,905	5.58%
Total:	34,117	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	15,904	47.84%	38.3 years
Females:	17,341	52.16%	42.2 years
Total:	33,245	100%	40.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	26,082	79.47%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	557	1.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,776	8.46%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,403	18.83%
Total Population:	32,818	100%
Total Native Population:	26,639	81.17%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,179	18.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $101,087, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $32,537 (47.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,673. Family households earn a median of $127,975 versus $63,929 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,046). By gender, male median income is $82,157 and female is $74,219, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,938 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$68,550	$69,465	$68,321	$70,705	$70,613	$71,747	$74,532	$77,931	$79,414	$87,000	$92,433	$96,869	$101,087
Median Family Income	$94,659	$92,009	$89,959	$89,111	$93,317	$90,408	$96,289	$101,304	$106,369	$110,048	$115,865	$123,988	$127,975
Median NonFamily Income	$47,193	$48,585	$47,773	$49,024	$48,817	$50,604	$52,008	$55,642	$54,879	$59,777	$63,229	$64,413	$63,929
Median Male Income	$62,508	$63,683	$64,849	$63,333	$59,500	$60,609	$61,754	$67,706	$69,405	$71,626	$74,931	$79,629	$82,157
Median Female Income	$52,612	$53,108	$51,860	$50,217	$50,926	$52,618	$56,269	$60,113	$61,875	$63,041	$65,364	$68,790	$74,219

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	18,406	68.45%
Unemployed:	1,393	5.18%
Not In Labor Force:	7,091	26.37%
Total:	26,890	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	11,870	64.49%
Service:	2,418	13.14%
Sales and Office:	2,574	13.98%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	331	1.80%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,213	6.59%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	18,406	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $381,300, which is far above the state median ($250,500), is up $57,900 (17.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,500. The median gross rent is $1,612, which is markedly greater than the state median ($1,227), is up $561 (53.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $302. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.98% (66.30% with a mortgage, 33.70% free-and-clear) and renters 43.02% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.66%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$323,400	$309,100	$296,400	$284,900	$287,200	$287,600	$295,600	$311,100	$327,800	$332,600	$336,500	$369,100	$381,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	170	2.82%
$500 to $999:	181	3.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,238	37.10%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,723	28.56%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,208	20.02%
$2,500 to $2,999:	231	3.83%
$3,000 or more:	198	3.28%
No Rent:	84	1.39%
Total:	6,033	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,051	$1,067	$1,090	$1,132	$1,140	$1,181	$1,217	$1,280	$1,310	$1,379	$1,465	$1,564	$1,612

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,298	37.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,693	19.20%
Renter Occupied:	6,033	43.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	14,024	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	14,024	93.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,000	6.66%
Total Housing Units:	15,024	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,022	33.43%
Multi-Family Units:	10,002	66.57%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	15,024	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 66.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 0.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.77%). College enrollment is 32.43%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	387	1.62%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	585	2.45%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,726	11.42%
Some college, no degree:	3,537	14.81%
Associate's degree:	804	3.37%
Bachelor's degree:	6,704	28.07%
Graduate or professional degree:	9,137	38.26%
Total:	23,880	100%
High school or higher:	22,908	95.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	15,841	66.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	25,079	69.82%
Public Insurance:	9,022	25.12%
No Insurance:	1,820	5.07%
Total:	35,921	100%
Has Health Insurance:	34,101	94.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	5.1%	6.4%	5.9%	6.7%	6.7%	7.6%	6.3%	6.6%	6.3%	4.3%	4.7%	5.8%	5.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	528	6.50%
Kindergarten:	364	4.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,987	36.77%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,610	19.82%
College or graduate school:	2,634	32.43%
Total:	8,123	100%
Early Childhood:	892	10.98%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,961	61.07%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Evanston, Illinois
County:	Cook County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:31:58 AM
Population:	33,245 [See All]
Area Codes:	847 / 224 / 773
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	42.0303, -87.6875
Land Area:	3.055 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/60202/zip-code-60202.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	14,325Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	684Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	15,075Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,738Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	8,314Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	731Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$96,904,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$415,131,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,547Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL (CBSA Div 16984)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:	Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	3.055 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.549 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	105.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1724582Source: Census
Place Name:	Evanston city; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 60202 in Evanston, IL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 60202

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 60202

Sources & References