60626 — Chicago, IL
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 60626 is predominantly rental (27% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $60K and a median home value of $281K — earning a medium Plumbing targeting score of 60/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 60626
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Total Population | 49,662 |
| Total Households | 24,345 |
| Median Household Income | $60K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 6,651 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 27% |
| Median Home Value | $281K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 6% |
| Median Resident Age | 36 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1942 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 91% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 6% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 2% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 60626 score 60/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 60/100 is driven by: -6 owner-occupied 27% (x1.2); +5 24,345 households; +5 median income $60K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 60626 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 60626. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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