ZIP 60634 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chicago city, IL (60634)

Median Income

$84,997

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+4,142

Wealth inflow

Population

74,418

Unemployment

4.8%

1.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 4,142 for ZIP 60634 (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

4.8%+31% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.7%-7% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.6%-18% vs US avg

1,525

Establishments

9,038

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction7.1%
Manufacturing11.9%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade9.5%
Transportation, utilities9.1%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.2%
Professional, scientific, management11.8%
Education, health care, social20.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60634 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.6%, median income fell 0.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.6%.

Median Income

$84,997

+13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate