Bachelor's Degree or Higher (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Chicago Metro

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The North Shore corridor extending from Evanston northward exhibits consistently high bachelor's degree attainment exceeding 50%, while the western suburbs around Naperville and much of the northwest suburban belt also show strong concentrations above 40%. In sharp contrast, the south and southwest sides of Chicago—particularly Englewood and Cicero—along with the Gary-Hammond industrial corridor in northwest Indiana display markedly lower educational attainment, often falling below 15%. A clear gradient is visible radiating outward from the affluent northern suburbs, with educational attainment declining substantially as one moves south and southeast through the metro area.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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