Evanston, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 60202 serves a portion of Evanston, Illinois, within Cook County. This community is home to approximately 24,870 residents, with a median age of 40.3 years. The median household income of $81,380 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $504,556 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 55% owner-occupied and 45% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Evanston is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 43% and an unemployment rate of 2.1%, 60202 reflects the economic character of Cook County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 24,870 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,678 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $81,380 | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $504,556 | ↑ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.6% | ↓ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 43% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.3 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,440 | — |