60617 — Chicago, IL
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| general | 76/High | +6 owner-occupied 57% · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| healthcare | 76/High | +3 owner-occupied 57% (x0.3) · +10 29,620 households | Details → |
| other | 76/High | +6 owner-occupied 57% · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 75/High | +7 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 74/Medium | +7 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 74/Medium | +3 owner-occupied 57% (x0.3) · +5 29,620 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Roofing | 73/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 73/Medium | +7 owner-occupied 57% (x0.9) · +9 29,620 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| Gutters | 73/Medium | +8 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 72/Medium | +8 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +6 29,620 households | Details → |
| Real Estate | 72/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 57% (x0.8) · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 72/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 71/Medium | +9 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +5 29,620 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 70/Medium | +6 owner-occupied 57% (x1.2) · +4 29,620 households | Details → |
| insurance | 69/Medium | +7 owner-occupied 57% · +3 29,620 households (x0.5) | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 60617
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Total Population | 74,790 |
| Total Households | 29,620 |
| Median Household Income | $52K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 57% |
| Median Home Value | $181K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 49% |
| Median Resident Age | 40 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 60617?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 60617 scores highest for general (76/100). It also scores well for healthcare and other.
Why do scores differ across verticals for the same ZIP?▾
Each vertical weights Census signals differently. Roofing emphasizes older homes; landscaping emphasizes higher-income single-family homes; B2B verticals weight business density and income over home age. The same ZIP can score very differently across verticals.
How do I use these scores to plan my service territory?▾
Import ZIP 60617 and surrounding high-scoring ZIPs into AreaOps, assign them to your brand and market, and use the targeting workbench to find adjacent expansion opportunities.
What Census data powers these scores?▾
Scores are computed from 2024 ACS 5-Year estimates: population, households, owner-occupied housing, median income, median home value, and single-family share.
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