60409 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 60409 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60409 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60409 is 8.0%.
| Population | 35,708 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 4,632 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,490 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,994 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $38,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 70.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 71.00% |
60409 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,063 | 15.51% |
| Black | 27,413 | 70.12% |
| Hispanic | 5,499 | 14.07% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.05% |
60409 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 70 | 1.3% |
| Black | 3,880 | 72.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,400 | 26.05% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
60409 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,555 | 7.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,437 | 11.95% |
| High School Diploma | 6,256 | 30.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 617 | 3.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 768 | 3.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,757 | 28.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,876 | 9.2% |
| Masters Degree | 924 | 4.53% |
| Professional Degree | 164 | 0.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 34 | 0.17% |