Population & age
- Total population
- 83,188
- Median age
- 36.8
Chicago, IL (60617)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Chicago, IL (ZIP 60617) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 39.8%. NCES lists 27 schools serving the area, 27 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $51,203, fair market rent of $1,310 for a two-bedroom, and a 22.1% poverty rate (well above the ~12% US average). Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 21.2%
- Black
- 54.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 38.6%
- Other / multi-racial
- 22.6%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $51,203
- Median home value
- $160,800
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 20.1%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 17,376(57.3%)
- Renter-occupied
- 12,930(42.7%)
- Vacant units
- 5,097
- Built (median)
- 1941
Commute
- Public transit
- 6,032(18.0%)
- Work from home
- 2,966(8.9%)
- Avg commute
- 36.0 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 18,346(22.1%)
- Uninsured
- 1,013(1.2%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 26,376(87.0%)
- No broadband
- 3,930(13.0%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 12,179(14.6%)
- Non-English at home
- 26,927(34.4%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,090
/month
1 Bed
$1,160
/month
2 Bed
$1,310
/month
3 Bed
$1,690
/month
4 Bed
$1,950
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
39.6%
6.6pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
39.8%
7.8pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
17.6%
4.4pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
79.7%
3.7pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
18.7%
5.7pp above the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
17.9%
6.9pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
27 schools serve this ZIP, including 27 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington G High School | Public | 9–12 | 1,593 |
| Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS | Public | 9–12 | 888 |
| Marsh Elem School | Public | -1–8 | 720 |
| Washington G Elem School | Public | -1–8 | 691 |
| Gallistel Elem Language Academy | Public | -1–8 | 646 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 22 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026What these numbers say together
Chicago, IL (ZIP 60617) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 39.8%. NCES lists 27 schools serving the area, 27 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $51,203, fair market rent of $1,310 for a two-bedroom, and a 22.1% poverty rate (well above the ~12% US average). Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 17.6%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 60617
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 60617?
39.6%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 60617?
17.6%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 60617?
39.8%, which is 7.8 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 60617?
27 schools serve this ZIP, including 27 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 60617 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 60617 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 60617?
Yes, 6 high schools serve this ZIP: Washington G High School, Chicago Vocational Career Acad Hs, Epic Academy High School, and 3 more. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 60617?
83,188 people live in ZIP 60617, with a median age of 36.8 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 60617?
$51,203 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 60617 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 60617, 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.7% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 60617?
In ZIP 60617, 8.9% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 18.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 60617?
22.1% of the population in ZIP 60617 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 60617 have broadband internet?
87.0% of households in ZIP 60617 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 60617?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (27 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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