Chicago, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 60601 serves a portion of Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. This community is home to approximately 15,725 residents, with a median age of 27.0 years. The median household income of $79,459 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $452,916 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 32% owner-occupied and 68% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Chicago is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 32% and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 60601 reflects the economic character of Cook County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 15,725 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,645 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $79,459 | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $452,916 | ↑ 50% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.9% | ↑ 83% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 32% | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.0 yrs | ↓ 30% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,919 | — |