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Locals Top $180,000 on Adult Halloween Costumes Last Year
Lake View households spent more than average on adult Halloween costumes. American adults spent $512.1 million on costumes in 2011, according to Crain's.
American adults spent $512.1 million on adult Halloween costumes in 2011, according to Crain's Chicago Business. That's $100 million more than was spent on child costumes last year.
Crain's tracked adult Halloween costume expenses by zip code in Chicago. Lake View, in zip codes 60613 and 60657 respectively, spent $158,164 and $315,428 on costumes.
The totals were among the highest and lowest on Chicago's North Side.
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See how much other areas spent:
Zip code Area Amount spent 60618 Avondale, Irving Park, North Center $189,831 60625 Lincoln Square $156,391 60647 Lakeview, North Center $176,059 60614 Lincoln Park, Logan Square $318,806- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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