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 High-density area
- $170,224
- Median income Above-median income area
- $468,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60203 (Evanston, IL) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.1 in 2023 to 186.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,647. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $468,400 (144% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 95.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,795.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60203 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 60203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evanston, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$68,647
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60203 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Evanston, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$170,224 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,334 Illinois 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
1,723housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 60712 12,590
Lincolnwood (60712)
12,590 residents
- 60203 4,523
Evanston (60203)
4,523 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60203 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60203 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
- 60712
Lincolnwood (60712)
$109,731 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60203, 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 (4,523 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 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.
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