| ZIP Code | 60202 |
|---|---|
| City | Evanston |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 224/773/847 |
| Elevation | 614 ft |
| Latitude | 42.02932 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.68539 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.3% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 171 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,457 (11.3%) |
| Some College | 1,518 (7%) |
| Associates | 2,543 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 804 (3.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,291 (65.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,087 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,300 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,612/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,024 |
| Vacant Units | 1,000 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,024 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,000 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 60202 is located in Evanston, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 32,818, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 60202 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,087 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60202 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $381,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,612 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.0%) and renters (43.0%). Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 60202 is majority White (54.19%). Residents are highly educated — 69.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60202 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 60202 in Evanston, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 32,818 residents, a median household income of $101,087, and a median home value of $381,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.