PlainZIP

Evanston, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60203

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,523
2,561/sq mi
$170,224
Median income
$468,400
Median home value
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Evanston pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
2,561
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60203 covers 1.8 square miles in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,523 residents on file, a density of 2,561 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60203 skews affluent, with a median household income of $170,224 (113% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $68,647. Poverty here runs at 3.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $468,400 (144% above the state average), median rent at $1,795 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 60203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evanston, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60203.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 60203, 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

4,523

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

2,561

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60203?

43.8

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

16.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 7.7%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

How ZIP 60203 ranks nationally

Evanston, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$170,224 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.4%

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

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$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

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ZIP 60203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60203 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60203 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60203 in? ▼
ZIP code 60203 (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 60203? ▼
ZIP code 60203 in Evanston, IL has a population of 4,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60203 is $170,224, which is 123% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60203 is $468,400, which is 68% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60203 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60203? ▼
ZIP code 60203 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 390 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60203 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Health care and social assistance (10), Educational services (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60203 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60203? ▼
In ZIP code 60203, 83.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.4% 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 60203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60203 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60203? ▼
In ZIP code 60203, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60203 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.