The U.S. ZIP Code 60640 is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 69,363. About 16.3% of residents in ZIP Code 60640 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 36.8 years. An estimated 57.5% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $43,450. Approximately 13% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $57,221.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60640 is $57,221, while the region's mean household income is $82,729. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,450. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60640 of $43,450 is approximately 20.57% more than the per capita income in Illinois overall of $36,038. An estimated 13.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately40% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.3% of the population in 60640 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.7% of 60640 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.3% |
In ZIP Code 60640, 90.0% of the population graduated high school, while 57.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.8% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 13.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 34.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 23.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60640, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 14.1% of 60640 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60640 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (67.8%), followed by Black or African American (17.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 12.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 3.8% |
In ZIP Code 60640, 66.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.7% of homes. Lastly, 6.0% 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 | 66.5% |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 6.7% |
| Other languages | 6.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60640 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 60640 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.6% of the population in 60640 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.7% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 60640 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 25.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60640 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60640 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60640 in January 2025 comes in at $421,313. The January 2025 value is approximately 4% higher than the $406,893 median value in August 2024, and 7% higher than the $394,968 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60640, an estimated 50.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.9% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cook County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $421,313 |
| Dec 2024 | $417,619 |
| Nov 2024 | $414,009 |
| Oct 2024 | $411,013 |
| Sep 2024 | $408,603 |
| Aug 2024 | $406,893 |
| Jul 2024 | $405,592 |
| Jun 2024 | $404,713 |
| May 2024 | $403,435 |
| Apr 2024 | $400,630 |
| Mar 2024 | $397,597 |
| Feb 2024 | $394,968 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 50.9% |
In 60640, 71.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.1 minutes. Approximately 25.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60640 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 60640 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.3% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 14.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.8% |
| Public administration | 2.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60640 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.78 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.02% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60640 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 19.05¢/kWh | 14.03¢/kWh | 10.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60640 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.06 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.95 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.98 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.12 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.01 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.48 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.42 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.67 | 1.78 | 5.46 |