The U.S. ZIP Code 60605 is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 29,060. About 12.3% of residents in ZIP Code 60605 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 33.6 years. An estimated 75.8% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $81,496. The median household income is approximately $111,438, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60605 is $111,438, while the region's mean household income is $157,484. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $81,496. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60605 of $81,496 is approximately 126.14% more than the per capita income in Illinois overall of $36,038. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.0% of the population in 60605 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.8% of 60605 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 22.0% |
In ZIP Code 60605, 96.4% of the population graduated high school, while 75.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 40.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 5.3% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 5.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.4% |
| Associate's degree | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 40.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60605, 95.7% is one race, while 4.3% are two or more races. Approximately 7.5% of 60605 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60605 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.6%), followed by Black or African American (17.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 17.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.4% |
In ZIP Code 60605, 76.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% 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 | 76.0% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 7.9% |
| Other languages | 1.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60605 are younger than average. The median age of 33.6 years in ZIP Code 60605 is approximately 11.81% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 31.1% of the population in 60605 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 60605 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 31.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60605 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60605 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60605 in July 2024 comes in at $418,826. The July 2024 value is approximately -0% lower than the $420,046 median value in February 2024, and -1% lower than the $422,727 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60605, an estimated 41.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Cook County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $418,826 |
| Jun 2024 | $420,324 |
| May 2024 | $421,733 |
| Apr 2024 | $422,225 |
| Mar 2024 | $421,298 |
| Feb 2024 | $420,046 |
| Jan 2024 | $420,148 |
| Dec 2023 | $421,319 |
| Nov 2023 | $422,819 |
| Oct 2023 | $423,031 |
| Sep 2023 | $423,071 |
| Aug 2023 | $422,727 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 41.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.4% |
In 60605, 72.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.7 minutes. Approximately 28.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60605 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 26.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 60605 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 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 26.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 60605, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 60605 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cook County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 492 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 347 |
| Debt collection | 72 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 57 |
| Checking or savings account | 41 |
| Other | 99 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 422 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 200 |
| Improper use of your report | 185 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 68 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 44 |
| Other | 189 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60605 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 60605 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 15.35¢/kWh | 12.19¢/kWh | 9.42¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60605 | 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 |