ZIP 60607 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chicago city, IL (60607)

Median Income

$126,307

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,681

Wealth inflow

Population

30,197

Unemployment

5.8%

2.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,681 for ZIP 60607 (Chicago city, IL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.8%+56% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-82% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.6%-43% vs US avg

2,127

Establishments

68,600

Employees

~32 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.0%
Construction2.3%
Manufacturing6.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade4.9%
Transportation, utilities2.3%
Information2.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate17.0%
Professional, scientific, management27.7%
Education, health care, social24.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.6%
Other services3.1%
Public administration1.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60607 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.4%, median income rose 4.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.1%.

Median Income

$126,307

+68% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate