The U.S. ZIP Code 60617 is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 83,553. About 18.1% of residents in ZIP Code 60617 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 36.0 years. An estimated 17.3% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $20,827. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $41,125, and approximately 19% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60617 is $41,125, while the region's mean household income is $56,362. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,827. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60617 of $20,827 is approximately 42.21% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 19.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately103.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.1% of the population in 60617 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.5% of 60617 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 60617, 80.4% of the population graduated high school, while 17.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.5% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60617, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 37.2% of 60617 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60617 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (57.8%), followed by White (37.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37.6% |
| Black or African American | 57.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 5.4% |
In ZIP Code 60617, 66.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 30.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% 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 | 66.2% |
| Spanish | 30.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60617 are younger than average. The median age of 36.0 years in ZIP Code 60617 is approximately 5.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.5% of the population in 60617 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 60617 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60617 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60617 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 79.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60617 in July 2024 comes in at $170,265. The July 2024 value is approximately 7% higher than the $159,441 median value in February 2024, and 7% higher than the $158,880 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60617, an estimated 45.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 27.7% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cook County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $170,265 |
| Jun 2024 | $169,397 |
| May 2024 | $167,527 |
| Apr 2024 | $165,068 |
| Mar 2024 | $161,939 |
| Feb 2024 | $159,441 |
| Jan 2024 | $157,575 |
| Dec 2023 | $157,505 |
| Nov 2023 | $157,843 |
| Oct 2023 | $158,824 |
| Sep 2023 | $158,758 |
| Aug 2023 | $158,880 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 27.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 45.1% |
In 60617, 58.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 41.9 minutes. Approximately 24.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60617 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 60617 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 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.8% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 60617, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 60617 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services 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 other personal consumer reports | 1965 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1100 |
| Debt collection | 172 |
| Credit card | 97 |
| Checking or savings account | 62 |
| Other | 157 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1668 |
| Improper use of your report | 912 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 283 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 262 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 99 |
| Other | 329 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60617 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60617 | 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 60617 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.11 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.03 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.77 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.95 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.17 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.37 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.48 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.94 | 1.78 | 5.46 |