Evanston, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60201
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,125
- 3,525/sq mi High-density area
- $90,545
- Median income Above-median income area
- $590,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Evanston pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,525
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60201 (Evanston, IL) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.2 in 2023 to 204.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, with 43,125 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 3,525 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60201 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,545 (13% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,435. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $590,700 (208% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,864; 54.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evanston, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60201.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
269 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
263 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
155 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
153 establishments
- Retail trade 104
Retail trade
104 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60201, Evanston, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
43,125
Population
12.2
Area (sq mi)
3,525
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60201?
35.1
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
15.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$90,545
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$71,435
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60201 ranks nationally
Evanston, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$90,545 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,147housing units
19,147
Total Housing Units
17,678
Occupied Units
1,469
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$590,700
Median Home Value
+208% vs state ZIP avg
$1,864
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60201 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 156 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 184 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 191 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,383 business establishments in ZIP 60201, employing approximately 25,259 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,067,929,000.
1,383
Businesses
25,259
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 269 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 263 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 155 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 153 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 5.9% |
| Educational services | 47 | 3.4% |
| Information | 45 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 3.2% |
| Construction | 42 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 60201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60626
Chicago (60626)
50,139 residents
- 60645
Chicago (60645)
45,274 residents
- 60201
Evanston (60201)
43,125 residents
- 60659
Chicago (60659)
38,104 residents
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
33,415 residents
- 60202
Evanston (60202)
31,361 residents
- 60091
Wilmette (60091)
27,020 residents
- 60077
Skokie (60077)
26,825 residents
- 60203 4,523
Evanston (60203)
4,523 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60201 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60043
Kenilworth (60043)
$250,000 median income
- 60029
Golf (60029)
$242,772 median income
- 60091
Wilmette (60091)
$189,909 median income
- 60203
Evanston (60203)
$170,224 median income
- 60076
Skokie (60076)
$113,818 median income
- 60202 $98,989
Evanston (60202)
$98,989 median income
- 60201 $90,545
Evanston (60201)
$90,545 median income
- 60077 $78,523
Skokie (60077)
$78,523 median income
- 60645 $76,045
Chicago (60645)
$76,045 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60201 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60203 | Evanston, IL | 4,523 | 1.2 mi |
| 60202 | Evanston, IL | 31,361 | 1.9 mi |
| 60043 | Kenilworth, IL | 2,513 | 2.4 mi |
| 60645 | Chicago, IL | 45,274 | 3.3 mi |
| 60091 | Wilmette, IL | 27,020 | 2.1 mi |
| 60076 | Skokie, IL | 33,415 | 2.2 mi |
| 60659 | Chicago, IL | 38,104 | 4.5 mi |
| 60626 | Chicago, IL | 50,139 | 3.6 mi |
| 60077 | Skokie, IL | 26,825 | 3.4 mi |
| 60029 | Golf, IL | 482 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60201, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (43,125 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60201 in?
ZIP code 60201 (Evanston) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60201?
ZIP code 60201 in Evanston, IL has a population of 43,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60201?
The median household income in ZIP 60201 is $90,545, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60201?
The median home value in ZIP 60201 is $590,700, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60201 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60201?
ZIP code 60201 has 1,383 business establishments employing approximately 25,259 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60201 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (269), Health care and social assistance (263), Other services (except public administration) (155). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60201 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60201?
In ZIP code 60201, 83.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60201 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60201?
In ZIP code 60201, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60201 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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