60426 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 60426 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60426 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60426 is 5.2%.
| Population | 23,213 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,029 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,996 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,810 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $363,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 65.06% |
60426 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,954 | 14.81% |
| Black | 15,847 | 59.36% |
| Hispanic | 6,510 | 24.38% |
| Asian | 387 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60426 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31 | 0.61% |
| Black | 3,359 | 65.93% |
| Hispanic | 1,618 | 31.76% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
60426 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,063 | 8.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,380 | 10.42% |
| High School Diploma | 5,349 | 40.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 517 | 3.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 936 | 7.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,820 | 21.28% |
| Associates Degree | 821 | 6.2% |
| Masters Degree | 325 | 2.45% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 0.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.08% |