The U.S. ZIP Code 60610 is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 40,548. About 19.5% of residents in ZIP Code 60610 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 33.4 years. An estimated 75.8% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $88,537. Approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $92,130.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60610 is $92,130, while the region's mean household income is $148,946. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $88,537. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60610 of $88,537 is approximately 145.68% more than the per capita income in Illinois overall of $36,038. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.3% of the population in 60610 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.2% of 60610 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 20.3% |
In ZIP Code 60610, 97.1% of the population graduated high school, while 75.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 33.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 7.3% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 7.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.8% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 42.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 33.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60610, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 6.2% of 60610 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60610 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.0%), followed by Black or African American (16.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Black or African American | 16.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 60610, 84.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% 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 | 84.9% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.6% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60610 are younger than average. The median age of 33.4 years in ZIP Code 60610 is approximately 12.34% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 35.6% of the population in 60610 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 60610 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 35.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60610 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60610 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60610 in January 2025 comes in at $487,408. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $481,389 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $469,805 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60610, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cook County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $487,408 |
| Dec 2024 | $485,326 |
| Nov 2024 | $483,924 |
| Oct 2024 | $482,573 |
| Sep 2024 | $481,953 |
| Aug 2024 | $481,389 |
| Jul 2024 | $481,278 |
| Jun 2024 | $480,830 |
| May 2024 | $479,659 |
| Apr 2024 | $476,423 |
| Mar 2024 | $473,236 |
| Feb 2024 | $469,805 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.5% |
In 60610, 74.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.6 minutes. Approximately 30.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60610 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 60610 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 30.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 2.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60610 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 60610 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 16.36¢/kWh | 12.28¢/kWh | 10.27¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60610 | 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 |