ZIP Code 60617
Post Office City: | Chicago, IL (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | South Chicago |
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County: | Cook County |
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Timezone: | Central (12:53pm) |
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Area code: | 312 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 41.73, -87.55 ZIP (~4 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 60617
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 60617.
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Chicago, IL
- Unacceptable:
- John Buchanan
Stats and Demographics for the 60617 ZIP Code
ZIP code 60617 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 a large population density.
The people living in ZIP code 60617 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 60617 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
84,155 |
|
Population Density |
6,070 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
33,392 |
|
Median Home Value |
$139,300 |
|
Land Area |
13.86 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
1.51 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
28,894 |
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Median Household Income |
$38,845 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 35 | | Male Median Age: | 33 | | Female Median Age: | 38 | |
Male | 3,042 | 3,112 | 3,448 | 3,468 | 2,738 | 2,478 | 2,312 | 2,501 | 2,517 | 2,466 | 2,592 | 2,253 | 1,718 | 1,438 | 1,261 | 893 | 608 | 413 |
Female | 2,886 | 3,071 | 3,482 | 3,436 | 2,727 | 2,789 | 2,719 | 2,794 | 2,653 | 2,918 | 3,060 | 2,765 | 2,426 | 2,124 | 1,813 | 1,435 | 948 | 851 |
Total | 5,928 | 6,183 | 6,930 | 6,904 | 5,465 | 5,267 | 5,031 | 5,295 | 5,170 | 5,384 | 5,652 | 5,018 | 4,144 | 3,562 | 3,074 | 2,328 | 1,556 | 1,264 |
Under 5 | 3,042 | 2,886 | 5,928 |
5-9 | 3,112 | 3,071 | 6,183 |
10-14 | 3,448 | 3,482 | 6,930 |
15-19 | 3,468 | 3,436 | 6,904 |
20-24 | 2,738 | 2,727 | 5,465 |
25-29 | 2,478 | 2,789 | 5,267 |
30-34 | 2,312 | 2,719 | 5,031 |
35-39 | 2,501 | 2,794 | 5,295 |
40-44 | 2,517 | 2,653 | 5,170 |
45-49 | 2,466 | 2,918 | 5,384 |
50-54 | 2,592 | 3,060 | 5,652 |
55-59 | 2,253 | 2,765 | 5,018 |
60-64 | 1,718 | 2,426 | 4,144 |
65-69 | 1,438 | 2,124 | 3,562 |
70-74 | 1,261 | 1,813 | 3,074 |
75-79 | 893 | 1,435 | 2,328 |
80-84 | 608 | 948 | 1,556 |
85 Plus | 413 | 851 | 1,264 |
Male |
39,258 |
47% |
Female |
44,897 |
53% |
Gender
White |
19,577 |
23.3% |
Black Or African American |
47,268 |
56.2% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
541 |
0.6% |
Asian |
218 |
0.3% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
24 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
14,541 |
17.3% |
Two Or More Races |
1,986 |
2.4% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 91 | 1,076 | 2,444 | 3,412 | 3,635 | 3,449 | 2,177 | 696 |
Renter | 599 | 2,530 | 2,672 | 2,435 | 1,823 | 1,045 | 587 | 223 |
Total | 690 | 3,606 | 5,116 | 5,847 | 5,458 | 4,494 | 2,764 | 919 |
15-24 | 91 | 599 | 690 |
25-34 | 1,076 | 2,530 | 3,606 |
35-44 | 2,444 | 2,672 | 5,116 |
45-54 | 3,412 | 2,435 | 5,847 |
55-64 | 3,635 | 1,823 | 5,458 |
65-74 | 3,449 | 1,045 | 4,494 |
75-84 | 2,177 | 587 | 2,764 |
85 Plus | 696 | 223 | 919 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
9,663 |
33% |
Single Guardian |
10,641 |
37% |
Singles |
7,500 |
26% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,090 |
4% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
17,738 |
61% |
Households with Kids |
11,156 |
39% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 580 | 620 | 647 | 599 | 586 | 647 | 578 | 631 | 670 | 676 | 657 | 728 | 670 | 717 | 723 | 705 | 731 | 693 | 616 | 578 |
Female | 596 | 578 | 626 | 557 | 628 | 614 | 613 | 603 | 613 | 666 | 712 | 695 | 717 | 692 | 727 | 701 | 702 | 695 | 611 | 573 |
Total | 1,176 | 1,198 | 1,273 | 1,156 | 1,214 | 1,261 | 1,191 | 1,234 | 1,283 | 1,342 | 1,369 | 1,423 | 1,387 | 1,409 | 1,450 | 1,406 | 1,433 | 1,388 | 1,227 | 1,151 |
1 | 580 | 596 | 1,176 |
2 | 620 | 578 | 1,198 |
3 | 647 | 626 | 1,273 |
4 | 599 | 557 | 1,156 |
5 | 586 | 628 | 1,214 |
6 | 647 | 614 | 1,261 |
7 | 578 | 613 | 1,191 |
8 | 631 | 603 | 1,234 |
9 | 670 | 613 | 1,283 |
10 | 676 | 666 | 1,342 |
11 | 657 | 712 | 1,369 |
12 | 728 | 695 | 1,423 |
13 | 670 | 717 | 1,387 |
14 | 717 | 692 | 1,409 |
15 | 723 | 727 | 1,450 |
16 | 705 | 701 | 1,406 |
17 | 731 | 702 | 1,433 |
18 | 693 | 695 | 1,388 |
19 | 616 | 611 | 1,227 |
20 | 578 | 573 | 1,151 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 60617 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 60617 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 60617 real estate data, the median home value of $139,300 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 60617. Rentals in 60617 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $750-$999/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 60617 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
83,876 |
99.7% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
3 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
15 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
261 |
0.3% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
11,664 |
35% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
5,316 |
16% |
Renter Occupied Households |
11,914 |
36% |
Households Vacant |
4,498 |
13% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
1,779 |
39.6% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
57 |
1.3% |
For Sale Only |
539 |
12.0% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
90 |
2.0% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
41 |
0.9% |
For Migrant Workers |
2 |
0.0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
1,990 |
44.2% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
143 |
1% |
1 Bedroom |
2,308 |
20% |
2 Bedroom |
4,341 |
38% |
3+ Bedroom |
4,775 |
41% |
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 $38,845 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 60617 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 60617 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 60617. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
19,197 |
30% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
14,709 |
23% |
No Earnings |
29,395 |
46% |
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 |
19,197 |
30% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
14,709 |
23% |
No Earnings |
29,395 |
46% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
20,597 |
74.5% |
Public transportation |
5,265 |
19.1% |
Taxicab |
65 |
0.2% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
788 |
2.9% |
Worked at Home |
920 |
3.3% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. The population is likely to value education because they are very well educated themselves. A much higher percentation of the population has received a college degree.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
11,976 |
22.6% |
High School Graduate |
28,841 |
54.5% |
Associate's degree |
3,553 |
6.7% |
Bachelor's degree |
4,903 |
9.3% |
Master's degree |
3,020 |
5.7% |
Professional school degree |
421 |
0.8% |
Doctorate degree |
238 |
0.4% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
16,193 |
83.5% |
Enrolled in Private School |
1,611 |
8.3% |
Not Enrolled in School |
1,586 |
8.2% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 60617
ZIP Code 60617 is in the following school districts: City of Chicago School District 299 and Private. There are 39 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 60617.
Bright Elementary School
10740 South Calhoun Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Hoyne Elementary School
8905 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Addams Elementary School
10810 South Ave H
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Lawrence Elementary School
9928 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Mann Elementary School
8050 South Chappel Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Marsh Elementary School
9822 South Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Mireles Elementary Academy
9000 South Exchange Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Sullivan Elementary School
8331 South Mackinaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Taylor Elementary School
9912 South Ave H
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Thorp J N Elementary School
8914 South Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Warren Elementary School
9239 South Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Washington G High School
3535 East 114th St
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Bowen High School
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Global Visions High School
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Epic Academy High School
8255 South Houston Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: City of Chicago School District 299
Annunciata School
3750 E 112th St
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Sacred Heart School
2926 E 96th St
Chicago, IL 60617
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private