ZIP 60614 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chicago city, IL (60614)

Median Income

$139,561

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,921

Wealth inflow

Population

70,444

Unemployment

3.6%

0.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,921 for ZIP 60614 (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

3.6%-3% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.9%-85% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.6%-69% vs US avg

2,213

Establishments

27,556

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade5.1%
Transportation, utilities2.2%
Information3.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate17.1%
Professional, scientific, management33.0%
Education, health care, social18.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.5%
Other services2.4%
Public administration1.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60614 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.7%, median income rose 1.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 6.3%.

Median Income

$139,561

+86% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate