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ZIP Code 60521

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,097

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 60521

What is the median household income in 60521?
The median household income in 60521 is $244,318 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 60521?
The poverty rate in 60521 is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 60521?
$988,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 60521?
The median gross rent in 60521 is $1,921 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 60521 residents have a college degree?
80.0% of adults in 60521 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,097
Median Income
$244,318
Median Home Value
$988,000
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.6%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$47,354 (+24%) Home Value: +$118,200 (+13.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.1 pp (+9.1%) Bachelor's+: -0.8 pp (-1%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-16.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,097
Median Age 42.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.7% White (non-Hisp.) 71.9% Black 1.6% Asian 14.6% Two or More 9.3% Other 1.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
7.3%
Indian
4.6%
Filipino
0.7%
Korean
0.4%
Japanese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.4%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $244,318 ±$20,521
Per Capita Income $379,301
Median Family Income $250,001
Poverty Rate 1.2%
Child Poverty Rate 0.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
0.4%
$15–25k
1.8%
$25–35k
3.1%
$35–50k
2.3%
$50–75k
5.5%
$75–100k
7.2%
$100–150k
10.5%
$150–200k
10.6%
$200k+
57.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,528
Owner-Occupied 89.2%
Renter-Occupied 10.8%
Vacancy Rate 8.1%
Median Home Value $988,000
Median Gross Rent $1,921
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.4%
$50–100k
0.4%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
5.8%
$300–500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
35.2%
$1M+
49.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
1.8%
$1–1.5k
10.2%
$1.5–2k
45.0%
$2–2.5k
14.3%
$2.5–3.5k
7.6%
$3.5k+
21.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.8%
1 vehicle
24.3%
2 vehicles
51.2%
3+
22.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.4%
Single-fam. att.
7.9%
2–4 units
0.1%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
5.8%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.3%
1940–1969
2.4%
1970–1999
8.4%
2000–2009
16.9%
2010+
8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 97.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 80.0%
Graduate Degree 44.6%
Some College / Associate 7.6%
Less Than High School 0.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.2%
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Work from Home 31.7%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 7.5%
Private For-Profit 85.4%
Industry
Prof. Services
27.2%
Edu/Health
17.5%
Finance
16.3%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Retail
6.4%
Arts/Entmt.
4.6%
Wholesale
3.1%
Transportation
2.9%
Construction
2.8%
Information
2.2%
Public Admin
1.9%
Occupation
Management
71.8%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
4.6%
Production
2.1%
Construction
0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.5 min
Drove Alone 46.5%
Carpool 6.3%
Public Transit 11.8%
Work from Home 31.7%
Walked 2.1%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 6,000
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 76.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 44.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
9.6%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
8.4%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
5.1%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
16.4%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
9.6%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 30.9% Working age (18–64): 69.1% 65 and over: 16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 15.1%
Naturalized Citizen 70.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
53.9%
Europe
28.1%
Latin America
7.7%
Africa
6.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.7%
With a Disability 5.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.5%
Uninsured 2.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.8%
Has a Computer 98.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.2%
Moved from Abroad 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023