ZIP 60615 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chicago city, IL (60615)

Median Income

$62,105

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,380

Wealth inflow

Population

42,752

Unemployment

9.2%

5.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,380 for ZIP 60615 (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

9.2%+149% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-49% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.5%+50% vs US avg

651

Establishments

7,045

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction1.2%
Manufacturing4.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade7.8%
Transportation, utilities5.3%
Information3.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.7%
Professional, scientific, management15.4%
Education, health care, social40.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.0%
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60615 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.8%, median income rose 18.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 0.9%.

Median Income

$62,105

-17% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate