ZIP 60621 — 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 (60621)

Median Income

$33,235

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,521

Wealth inflow

Population

27,318

Unemployment

18.3%

14.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,521 for ZIP 60621 (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

18.3%+395% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-58% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

51.5%+340% vs US avg

208

Establishments

3,833

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction3.7%
Manufacturing8.1%
Wholesale trade0.1%
Retail trade14.5%
Transportation, utilities9.3%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management9.1%
Education, health care, social28.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.1%
Other services4.1%
Public administration3.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.2%, median income rose 22.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 29.4%.

Median Income

$33,235

-56% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate