ZIP 60624 — 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 (60624)

Median Income

$32,607

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,988

Wealth inflow

Population

35,711

Unemployment

18.5%

14.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,988 for ZIP 60624 (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

18.5%+401% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.5%-26% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

50.0%+327% vs US avg

354

Establishments

6,140

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction4.2%
Manufacturing7.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade9.9%
Transportation, utilities15.1%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.9%
Professional, scientific, management9.9%
Education, health care, social29.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.0%
Other services3.4%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60624 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.9%, median income rose 8.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.8%.

Median Income

$32,607

-57% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate