The U.S. ZIP Code 60601 is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 15,083. About 17.8% of residents in ZIP Code 60601 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 33.6 years. An estimated 87.0% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $101,066. The median household income is $103,112, while about 1% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60601 is $103,112, while the region's mean household income is $169,181. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $101,066. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60601 of $101,066 is approximately 180.44% more than the per capita income in Illinois overall of $36,038. An estimated 0.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 92.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.3% of the population in 60601 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.4% of 60601 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 23.3% |
In ZIP Code 60601, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 87.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 47.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 3.1% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.5% |
| Associate's degree | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 39.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 47.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60601, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 8.1% of 60601 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60601 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.8%), followed by Asian (20.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 20.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 60601, 64.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 15.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 12.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cook County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 64.8% |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 15.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 12.3% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60601 are younger than average. The median age of 33.6 years in ZIP Code 60601 is approximately 11.81% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 94.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 32.3% of the population in 60601 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 60601 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 32.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60601 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60601 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60601 in July 2023 comes in at $569,773. The July 2023 value is approximately 26% higher than the $452,836 median value in February 2023, and 4% higher than the $550,292 median value in August 2022. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60601, an estimated 35.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Cook County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | $569,773 |
| Jun 2023 | $561,811 |
| May 2023 | $554,192 |
| Apr 2023 | $567,917 |
| Mar 2023 | $473,926 |
| Feb 2023 | $452,836 |
| Jan 2023 | $454,386 |
| Dec 2022 | $453,424 |
| Nov 2022 | $430,241 |
| Oct 2022 | $540,065 |
| Sep 2022 | $542,764 |
| Aug 2022 | $550,292 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 35.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.0% |
In 60601, 69.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.4 minutes. Approximately 26.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60601 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 60601 workers 16 years and over work in construction.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.5% |
| Construction | 0.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.1% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 26.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 5.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60601 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60601 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 17.07¢/kWh | 12.42¢/kWh | 10.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60601 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.96 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.79 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.94 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.06 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.91 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.32 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.3 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.52 | 1.78 | 5.46 |