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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 60640 has 65,941 residents and 36,811 households (average 1.74 persons per household). The median age is 37.4 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.8%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (16.8%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4%, 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:	65,941Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	66,884Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	67,611Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	27,929.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$71,030Source: Census ACS

Households:	36,811Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$363,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.38Source: 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	--	64,952	65,198	64,365	64,599	66,050	67,088	68,258	69,715	69,363	69,726	67,936	67,317	66,884
Decennial Census	65,790	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	65,941	--	--	--

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: 37.4

Male Median Age: 38

Female Median Age: 36.7

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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	1,323	946	919	819	1,738	4,178	4,803	3,628	2,724	2,381	2,523	2,420	1,856	1,475	1,002	589	477	361
Female	1,318	960	820	814	2,135	4,446	4,247	3,014	2,134	1,777	1,752	1,600	1,599	1,505	1,197	877	702	882
Total	2,641	1,906	1,739	1,633	3,873	8,624	9,050	6,642	4,858	4,158	4,275	4,020	3,455	2,980	2,199	1,466	1,179	1,243

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

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Population by Race

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White:	37,422	54.30%
Black:	11,095	16.10%
Hispanic:*	8,812	12.79%
Asian:	7,435	10.79%
American Indian:	389	0.56%
Hawaiian:	24	0.03%
Other:	3,745	5.43%
Total:	68,922	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:	34,162	51.81%	38.0 years
Females:	31,779	48.19%	36.7 years
Total:	65,941	100%	37.4 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	50,559	75.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,361	2.03%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	8,773	13.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6,191	22.37%
Total Population:	66,884	100%
Total Native Population:	51,920	77.63%
Total Foreign-born Population:	14,964	22.37%

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 $71,030, which is considerably lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $26,066 (58.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,809. Family households earn a median of $117,654 versus $60,596 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,058). By gender, male median income is $78,354 and female is $71,518, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,836 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 74.8%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is just under the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.1%).

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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	$44,964	$47,132	$46,974	$46,423	$47,631	$47,390	$50,488	$53,831	$57,221	$59,516	$63,660	$69,397	$71,030
Median Family Income	$65,868	$70,589	$70,024	$72,163	$72,291	$70,744	$72,617	$80,842	$89,006	$96,650	$105,165	$114,697	$117,654
Median NonFamily Income	$38,133	$37,433	$37,137	$36,380	$37,912	$38,728	$42,078	$44,980	$46,809	$50,008	$53,534	$58,670	$60,596
Median Male Income	$51,029	$53,125	$52,761	$56,449	$56,774	$52,710	$54,337	$58,639	$60,052	$60,203	$69,018	$75,863	$78,354
Median Female Income	$47,104	$48,530	$49,440	$49,227	$51,105	$51,655	$52,086	$53,188	$54,057	$56,893	$61,030	$68,076	$71,518

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:	42,360	70.80%
Unemployed:	2,386	3.99%
Not In Labor Force:	15,081	25.21%
Total:	59,827	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:	26,293	62.07%
Service:	6,166	14.56%
Sales and Office:	6,840	16.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	633	1.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,428	5.73%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	42,360	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 $363,300, which is considerably higher than the state median ($250,500), is up $76,000 (26.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,100. The median gross rent is $1,374, which is well above the state median ($1,227), is up $568 (70.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $290. Of occupied housing, owners make up 31.26% (70.54% with a mortgage, 29.46% free-and-clear) and renters 68.74% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.65%, which is much 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	$287,300	$277,600	$266,900	$270,600	$270,300	$272,100	$280,600	$292,500	$306,200	$311,800	$321,800	$353,200	$363,300

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:	2,668	10.29%
$500 to $999:	3,634	14.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:	8,661	33.40%
$1,500 to $1,999:	5,814	22.42%
$2,000 to $2,499:	3,137	12.10%
$2,500 to $2,999:	919	3.54%
$3,000 or more:	665	2.56%
No Rent:	434	1.67%
Total:	25,932	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	$806	$844	$858	$877	$894	$920	$970	$1,006	$1,084	$1,137	$1,230	$1,318	$1,374

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):	8,320	22.05%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,475	9.21%
Renter Occupied:	25,932	68.74%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	37,727	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	37,727	92.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,123	7.65%
Total Housing Units:	40,850	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:	3,033	7.42%
Multi-Family Units:	37,801	92.54%
Other Units:	16	0.04%
Total Housing Units:	40,850	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 62.60% 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 92.40%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (7.00%). The share of people in poverty is 13.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.20%), down 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (46.09%). College enrollment is 46.09%, 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:	2,012	3.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,137	3.89%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,193	11.28%
Some college, no degree:	7,255	13.21%
Associate's degree:	2,949	5.37%
Bachelor's degree:	19,501	35.51%
Graduate or professional degree:	14,866	27.07%
Total:	54,913	100%
High school or higher:	50,764	92.44%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	34,367	62.58%

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:	44,914	64.52%
Public Insurance:	18,641	26.78%
No Insurance:	6,058	8.70%
Total:	69,613	100%
Has Health Insurance:	63,555	91.30%

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	17.7%	15.8%	16.5%	14.4%	15.0%	15.0%	15.3%	13.9%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	12.2%	13.0%

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:	942	8.96%
Kindergarten:	439	4.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,729	25.96%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,557	14.81%
College or graduate school:	4,844	46.09%
Total:	10,511	100%
Early Childhood:	1,381	13.14%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,725	44.95%

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

City:	Chicago, Illinois
County:	Cook County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:36:31 AM
Population:	65,941 [See All]
Area Code:	773
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.9694, -87.6554
Land Area:	2.361 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/60640/zip-code-60640.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	38,857Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,717Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	41,165Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,547Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	35,180Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,545Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$210,142,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$897,965,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	17,714Source: 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:	2.361 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.248 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	05,09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	95.71, 105.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1714000Source: Census
Place Name:	Chicago city; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 60640 in Chicago, 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 60640

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 60640

Sources & References