60611 is a prosperous, upper-middle-class neighborhood in Chicago with a competitive housing market.
Population
36,036
Income Rank
Top 68%
$125K
Median Income
vs national
$608K
Home Value
vs national
$2,416
Monthly Rent
vs national
38.2 yrs
Median Age
Key metrics versus national medians
National median: $80,610
National median: $311,500
National median: $1,314
National median: 34.8%
How household incomes are distributed across brackets
This chart shows the percentage of households in each income bracket. The highlighted bar represents the bracket containing the median household income of $124,621.
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Household earnings and economic conditions
$124,621
Median Household Income
$133,057
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Residents of 60611 earn a median household income of $124,621 per year. This is 55% higher than the national median of $80,610, placing this zip code among the top earners in the country. The per capita income of $133,057 provides insight into individual earning power.
Real estate market and rental conditions in Chicago
*Estimated at 7% APR, 30-year fixed
How affordable is it to live here?
How is this calculated?
Based on the standard 4x annual income mortgage guideline used by lenders: (Median Income x 4) / Median Home Value, combined with the 28% rent-to-income ratio recommended by financial advisors. This is not financial advice.
Strong income-to-cost ratio makes this area financially accessible for most households.
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Population breakdown by age and gender
This population pyramid shows the distribution of residents by age group and gender. The median age in 60611 is 38.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 39 years.
Age, diversity, and population breakdown
36,036
Total Population
38.2
Median Age
88%
College Educated
23,564
Households
60611 has a population of 36,036 residents in approximately 23,564 households. The median age of 38.2 years is younger than the national median of 39 years. With 88% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, this is a highly educated community.
Racial and ethnic composition of the community
Diversity Index
54
Diverse
0 = Single race, 100 = Perfect diversity
Hispanic/Latino Population
6.4%
Note: Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, counted separately from race
Racial Composition
The Diversity Index measures the probability that two randomly chosen residents belong to different racial groups. With a score of 54, this is a diverse community.
Educational attainment of adults 25 and older
College Educated (Bachelor's+)
88.1%
National average: 34.8%
High School or Higher
99.2%
National average: 88.6%
Education Breakdown
Educational attainment data shows the highest level of education completed by residents 25 years and older. With 88.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this area exceeds the national average.
Community personality and lifestyle analysis
Located in Chicago, the 60611 area is best described as a affluent professional community.
Residents here enjoy significantly above-average household earnings.
Established families and mid-career professionals call this area home.
This is a highly educated community with most adults holding college degrees.
A typical 60611 resident is a established adult in their early 40s, renter with manageable housing costs, working in professional or executive career with advanced education.
Lifestyle
Career-focused with emphasis on quality amenities and good schools
Common questions about 60611 Chicago, IL
The median household income in 60611 (Chicago, IL) is $124,621, which is 55% higher than the national median of $80,610.
The median home value in 60611 is $608,200. A 20% down payment would be $121,640, with an estimated monthly mortgage of $3,406 at current rates.
The median monthly rent in 60611 is $2,416, totaling $28,992 annually. This represents 23% of the median household income.
60611 in Chicago, Illinois is a prosperous, upper-middle-class neighborhood with a median age of 38.2 years. With 88% college graduates, it's a highly educated community.
The unemployment rate in 60611 is 2.9%, lower than the national rate of 4.8%. This means 97.1% of the labor force is employed.
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