60203 ZIP Code — Evanston, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60203 is located in Evanston, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 4,540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224.

About ZIP code 60203

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $468,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $159,922. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 60203 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,540

population

0.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evanston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60076 Skokie (0.8 mi) 60201 Evanston (1 mi) 60202 Evanston (2 mi) 60091 Wilmette (2.1 mi) 60208 Evanston (2.3 mi) 60077 Skokie (2.4 mi) 60043 Kenilworth (2.8 mi) 60645 Chicago (3 mi) 60626 Chicago (3.6 mi) 60053 Morton Grove (3.9 mi) 60646 Chicago (3.9 mi) 60659 Chicago (4.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,540
Population density	6,676 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.68 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0481
Longitude	-87.7183
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	847/224

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	25.1%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,540

Population

6,676

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$159,922

Median household income

$68,314

Per capita income

$468,000

Median home value

$1,854

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,617

Housing units

76.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

140

145

5–9

147

225

10–14

227

158

15–19

160

103

20–24

104

111

25–34

113

303

35–44

306

313

45–54

317

134

55–59

135

187

60–64

190

272

65–74

276

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,239	27.3%
18 and over	3,301	72.7%
65 and over	883	19.4%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Black or African American 8.6%

Asian 6.5%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,499	74.1%
Black or African American	404	8.6%
Asian	309	6.5%
Two or more races	250	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	183	3.9%
Other race	78	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	25.1%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 0.6%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 7.8%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k+ 35.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	0.6%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	7.8%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	17.3%
$200k+	35.9%
Median income	$159,922

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 42.2%

$500k–$1M 33.6%

$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$468,000
Median rent / month	$1,854
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	15.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	36.5%
1940–1949	20.6%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	49.1%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.8%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,007	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	213	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	401	24.1%
Households with children under 18	596	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	608	36.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	22.7%
Married	61.9%	57.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%
Widowed	2.9%	8.0%
Divorced	3.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 4.9%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.2%

Graduate / professional 44.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	76.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	127	9.9%
Kindergarten	65	5.0%
Elementary school	578	44.8%
High school	254	19.7%
College / grad school	265	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.0%

Professional & management 19.3%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 3.0%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	74.9%
Service	4.5%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	5.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.4%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	5.8%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	31.1%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.0%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.2%
Depression	13.3%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	9.1%
Poor physical health	6.8%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	75.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	6.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,261	93.9%
Spanish	216	5.1%
Other Indo-European	84	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	83	1.9%
Other languages	28	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,793	83.5%
Born in same state	3,743	82.4%
Born in different state	2,598	57.2%
Foreign born	50	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	747	16.5%
Not a US citizen	596	79.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	493	10.9%
French	396	8.7%
Arab	108	2.4%
Polish	36	0.8%
Norwegian	31	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	20	0.4%
Irish	19	0.4%
German	15	0.3%
English	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	97.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60203

What city is ZIP code 60203 in?

ZIP code 60203 is primarily assigned to Evanston, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60203 in?

ZIP code 60203 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 60203?

76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 60203 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 60203 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60203 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 60203 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60203?

The median household income in ZIP code 60203 is $159,922, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60203 in?

ZIP code 60203 observes the CST timezone.