German Village Area Population & Housing Data

The figures below describe the area covered by ZIP code 43206, which includes German Village along with neighboring parts of the Near South Side such as Merion Village and Schumacher Place. They come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 five-year estimates.

Population

21,996

Housing units

12,765

Owner / renter

49% / 51%

Median home value

$317,300

Population

The ACS estimates a total population of 21,996 for ZIP code 43206. German Village's historic district is a portion of that area; the Census Bureau does not publish a separate total for the neighborhood boundary itself.

Housing Units

ZIP 43206 contains an estimated 12,765 housing units. Of those, 11,136 are occupied and 1,629 are vacant (the vacant count includes units for sale, for rent, or otherwise not occupied at the time of the survey).

Owner-Occupied vs. Renter-Occupied

Among the 11,136 occupied housing units, 5,418 (about 49%) are owner-occupied and 5,718 (about 51%) are renter-occupied.

Median Home Value

The ACS median value of owner-occupied housing units in ZIP 43206 is $317,300. This is a self-reported Census figure for the whole ZIP code and is not the same as a current market median sale price; for recent German Village sale prices, see the market guide and the current listings.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B01003, B25001, B25002, B25003, and B25077) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 43206. ACS figures are survey estimates and carry margins of error.

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