ZIP Code 60615
Post Office City: | Chicago, IL (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Kenwood |
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County: | Cook County |
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Timezone: | Central (12:22am) |
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Area code: | 312 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 41.81, -87.60 ZIP (~2 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 60615
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 60615.
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Chicago, IL
- Unacceptable:
- Henry Mcgee
Stats and Demographics for the 60615 ZIP Code
ZIP code 60615 is located in northeast Illinois and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has an extremely large population density.
The people living in ZIP code 60615 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 60615 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
40,603 |
|
Population Density |
18,351 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
23,192 |
|
Median Home Value |
$232,900 |
|
Land Area |
2.21 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.64 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
20,305 |
|
Median Household Income |
$39,055 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 34 | | Male Median Age: | 32 | | Female Median Age: | 36 | |
Male | 1,126 | 1,036 | 1,004 | 1,032 | 2,129 | 2,208 | 1,574 | 1,253 | 1,034 | 1,149 | 1,054 | 938 | 895 | 703 | 451 | 343 | 270 | 174 |
Female | 1,094 | 1,047 | 939 | 1,074 | 2,417 | 2,450 | 1,953 | 1,519 | 1,283 | 1,335 | 1,410 | 1,388 | 1,271 | 934 | 745 | 519 | 415 | 437 |
Total | 2,220 | 2,083 | 1,943 | 2,106 | 4,546 | 4,658 | 3,527 | 2,772 | 2,317 | 2,484 | 2,464 | 2,326 | 2,166 | 1,637 | 1,196 | 862 | 685 | 611 |
Under 5 | 1,126 | 1,094 | 2,220 |
5-9 | 1,036 | 1,047 | 2,083 |
10-14 | 1,004 | 939 | 1,943 |
15-19 | 1,032 | 1,074 | 2,106 |
20-24 | 2,129 | 2,417 | 4,546 |
25-29 | 2,208 | 2,450 | 4,658 |
30-34 | 1,574 | 1,953 | 3,527 |
35-39 | 1,253 | 1,519 | 2,772 |
40-44 | 1,034 | 1,283 | 2,317 |
45-49 | 1,149 | 1,335 | 2,484 |
50-54 | 1,054 | 1,410 | 2,464 |
55-59 | 938 | 1,388 | 2,326 |
60-64 | 895 | 1,271 | 2,166 |
65-69 | 703 | 934 | 1,637 |
70-74 | 451 | 745 | 1,196 |
75-79 | 343 | 519 | 862 |
80-84 | 270 | 415 | 685 |
85 Plus | 174 | 437 | 611 |
Male |
18,373 |
45% |
Female |
22,230 |
55% |
Gender
White |
10,721 |
26.4% |
Black Or African American |
25,157 |
62.0% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
70 |
0.2% |
Asian |
2,772 |
6.8% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
3 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
538 |
1.3% |
Two Or More Races |
1,342 |
3.3% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 69 | 746 | 1,108 | 1,149 | 1,333 | 990 | 599 | 238 |
Renter | 1,864 | 4,086 | 2,151 | 2,141 | 1,839 | 1,145 | 601 | 246 |
Total | 1,933 | 4,832 | 3,259 | 3,290 | 3,172 | 2,135 | 1,200 | 484 |
15-24 | 69 | 1,864 | 1,933 |
25-34 | 746 | 4,086 | 4,832 |
35-44 | 1,108 | 2,151 | 3,259 |
45-54 | 1,149 | 2,141 | 3,290 |
55-64 | 1,333 | 1,839 | 3,172 |
65-74 | 990 | 1,145 | 2,135 |
75-84 | 599 | 601 | 1,200 |
85 Plus | 238 | 246 | 484 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
4,161 |
20% |
Single Guardian |
4,096 |
20% |
Singles |
10,029 |
49% |
Singles With Roommate |
2,019 |
10% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
16,049 |
79% |
Households with Kids |
4,256 |
21% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 246 | 241 | 203 | 187 | 221 | 205 | 190 | 211 | 209 | 181 | 209 | 211 | 200 | 203 | 181 | 226 | 204 | 209 | 212 | 370 |
Female | 203 | 255 | 185 | 225 | 219 | 214 | 218 | 184 | 212 | 198 | 194 | 176 | 187 | 184 | 213 | 200 | 218 | 208 | 235 | 398 |
Total | 449 | 496 | 388 | 412 | 440 | 419 | 408 | 395 | 421 | 379 | 403 | 387 | 387 | 387 | 394 | 426 | 422 | 417 | 447 | 768 |
1 | 246 | 203 | 449 |
2 | 241 | 255 | 496 |
3 | 203 | 185 | 388 |
4 | 187 | 225 | 412 |
5 | 221 | 219 | 440 |
6 | 205 | 214 | 419 |
7 | 190 | 218 | 408 |
8 | 211 | 184 | 395 |
9 | 209 | 212 | 421 |
10 | 181 | 198 | 379 |
11 | 209 | 194 | 403 |
12 | 211 | 176 | 387 |
13 | 200 | 187 | 387 |
14 | 203 | 184 | 387 |
15 | 181 | 213 | 394 |
16 | 226 | 200 | 426 |
17 | 204 | 218 | 422 |
18 | 209 | 208 | 417 |
19 | 212 | 235 | 447 |
20 | 370 | 398 | 768 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 60615 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes and universities nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 60615 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 60615 real estate data, the median home value of $232,900 is slightly higher than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 60615. Rentals in 60615 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 60615 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
39,582 |
97.5% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
101 |
0.2% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
589 |
1.5% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
331 |
0.8% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
4,717 |
20% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,515 |
7% |
Renter Occupied Households |
14,073 |
61% |
Households Vacant |
2,887 |
12% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
1,814 |
63% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
65 |
2% |
For Sale Only |
364 |
13% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
53 |
2% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
135 |
5% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
456 |
16% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
2,073 |
15% |
1 Bedroom |
4,922 |
35% |
2 Bedroom |
4,306 |
31% |
3+ Bedroom |
2,721 |
19% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $39,055 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 60615 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 60615 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. 60615 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. Most commuters in 60615 can expect to fall in that range. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.
For more information, see Chicago, IL household income.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
11,979 |
35% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
10,583 |
31% |
No Earnings |
11,530 |
34% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
11,979 |
35% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
10,583 |
31% |
No Earnings |
11,530 |
34% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
7,507 |
41.9% |
Public transportation |
6,189 |
34.5% |
Taxicab |
52 |
0.3% |
Motorcycle |
5 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
3,285 |
18.3% |
Worked at Home |
884 |
4.9% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
2,492 |
9% |
High School Graduate |
9,264 |
33% |
Associate's degree |
1,310 |
5% |
Bachelor's degree |
5,985 |
21% |
Master's degree |
5,608 |
20% |
Professional school degree |
1,388 |
5% |
Doctorate degree |
1,979 |
7% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
4,258 |
70.8% |
Enrolled in Private School |
1,377 |
22.9% |
Not Enrolled in School |
376 |
6.3% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 60615
ZIP Code 60615 is in the following school districts: City of Chicago School District 299 and Private. There are 13 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 60615.
Burke Elementary School
5356 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 60615
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Shoesmith Elementary School
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Kenwood Academy High School
5015 S Blackstone Av
Chicago, IL 60615
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
St Thomas the Apostle
5467 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Ancona School
4770 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
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