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Zip Code 60616 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    48,994
  • Density
    12,105 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $297,000
  • Med. Rent
    $879

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 60616 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#205 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 6.42%
#216 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 24924
#355 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 26.35%
#470 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 12,105
#777 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 48994 Residents

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 60616 is 48,994 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.08 | Zip Code 60616 land area is 4.0474 sq. miles | Population density is 12,105.06 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 36
Median Age - Male 34.2
Median Age - Female 38

Median age of zip code 60616 is 4.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 3.2% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 60616 is 2.4% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 4.5% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 60616 median age is 7% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 1.3% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 14215
Black or African American population 12502
Asian population 18286
American Indian and Alaska Native population 98
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 161
Other population 2302

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.4% Czech 0.4%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 0.1%
English 1% French No Basque 0.4%
French Canadian 0.1% German 3.4%
Greek 0.1% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 4.1% Italian 8%
Lithuanian 0.6% Norwegian 0.1%
Polish 2.3% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.1% Scotch-Irish 0.1%
Scottish 0.2% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 1.6% Swedish 0.4%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0.1%
USA 0.8% Welsh 0%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.4% Other Ancestries 64.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 10498
Married couples 64.66%
Other couples 35.34%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 32.96% 38.78%
$30,000 and $50,000 14.97% 17.07%
$50,000 and $100,000 27.69% 27.79%
$100,000 and $200,000 18.6% 12.85%
$200,000 or more 5.77% 3.51%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 52.26%
Spanish language 7.54%
Other European language 4.53%
Asian language 34.25%
Other language 1.42%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 21123
Detached housing units 10.66%
Attached housing units 8.86%
2 units 10.47%
3 - 4 units 11.69%
5 - 9 units 5.65%
10 - 19 units 3.61%
20 - 49 units 7.66%
50 or more units 41.29%
Mobile homes 0.11%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 57.64%
Use public transportation 26.35%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 1.96%
Walk to work 9.78%
Work at home 4.27%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.63%
Attend Public School 9.53%
Attend college undergraduate program 10.29%
Attent graduate studies 6.42%
Not enrolled in school 71.14%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 13.6%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 10.33%
High school diploma 25.16%
Some college, no degree 16.48%
Associate degree 5.96%
Bachelor's degree 23.72%
Graduate or professional degree 4.74%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 1,123
Accommodation and Food Services 160
Health Care and Social Assistance 157
Retail Trade 150
Other Services (except Public Administration) 99
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 97
Wholesale Trade 82
Construction 60
Finance and Insurance 57
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 56
Manufacturing 56
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 50
Transportation and Warehousing 38
Educational Services 23
Information 16
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 13
Management of Companies and Enterprises 7
Utilities 1
Industries not classified 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 84.75%
Housing vacant 15.25%
Housing occupied by owner 37.34%
Housing occupied by tenant 62.66%
Total Rented Units 13236
Median Contract Gross Rent $785
Median Gross Rent $879
Median Home Value $297,000

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 60616 median gross rent is 11.97% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $720
1 Bedroom $820
2 Bedrooms $920
3 Bedrooms $1,120
4 Bedrooms $1,270
AVERAGE RENT $970

Average rent in zip code 60616 ($970.00) is 3.4% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 3.7% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 60616 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 2.8% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 3.2% lower, two bedroom rent is 3.4% lower, three bedroom rent is 3.7% lower, four bedroom rent is 3.5% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 24924
Detached housing units 9.71%
Attached housing units 7.85%
2 units 10.51%
3 - 4 units 11.17%
5 - 9 units 5.75%
10 - 19 units 3.55%
20 - 49 units 7.93%
50 or more units 43.44%
Mobile homes 0.09%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $32,763,100
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $25,517,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $7,245,500

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Zip Code City County Distance
60707 Elmwood Park Cook 10.17 ml
60607 Chicago Cook 10.31 ml
60634 Chicago Cook 10.63 ml
60171 River Grove Cook 10.89 ml
60160 Melrose Park Cook 11.26 ml
60165 Stone Park Cook 11.75 ml
60659 Chicago Cook 12.81 ml
60164 Melrose Park Cook 12.9 ml
60131 Franklin Park Cook 13.22 ml
60645 Chicago Cook 13.58 ml