ZIP 60651 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chicago city, IL (60651)

Median Income

$52,963

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,557

Wealth inflow

Population

63,892

Unemployment

11.7%

8.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,557 for ZIP 60651 (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

11.7%+216% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-38% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

35.4%+203% vs US avg

583

Establishments

6,154

Employees

~11 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%
Construction6.5%
Manufacturing9.3%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade9.9%
Transportation, utilities11.3%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management10.4%
Education, health care, social22.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.1%
Other services5.5%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 60651 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.3%, median income rose 9.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.5%.

Median Income

$52,963

-30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate