ZIP Code 60203
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Evanston · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 4,523
- Median income
- $170,224
- Median home value
- $468,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 79.4%
- Land area
- 1.8 sq mi
2,561/sq mi
▲ 123% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.8
Chicago
ZIP code 60203 in Evanston, Illinois has a population of 4,523. The median household income is $170,224, which is 123% above the national average. Median home value is $468,400, 68% above the US average. 79.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.8 square miles in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,523 residents, producing a population density of 2,561 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60203 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60203 sits at $170,224 (113% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $68,647. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $468,400 (144% above the state average) with median rent at $1,795 per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 79.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60203.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60203, Evanston, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,523
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
2,561
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60203?
43.8
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
16.3%
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?
$170,224
Median Household Income
+113% vs state
$68,647
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,723
Total Housing Units
1,663
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$468,400
Median Home Value
+144% vs state
$1,795
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
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60203 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 139 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 146 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 165 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 165 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 186 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 60203, employing approximately 390 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,581,000.
77
Businesses
390
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 13.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60203 vs 60076 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60076 | Skokie, IL | 33,415 | 1.1 mi |
| 60201 | Evanston, IL | 43,125 | 1.2 mi |
| 60091 | Wilmette, IL | 27,020 | 2.0 mi |
| 60043 | Kenilworth, IL | 2,513 | 2.8 mi |
| 60202 | Evanston, IL | 31,361 | 1.9 mi |
| 60077 | Skokie, IL | 26,825 | 2.3 mi |
| 60712 | Lincolnwood, IL | 12,590 | 3.1 mi |
| 60645 | Chicago, IL | 45,274 | 3.0 mi |
| 60029 | Golf, IL | 482 | 3.2 mi |
| 60659 | Chicago, IL | 38,104 | 4.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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