60643 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 60643 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60643 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60643 is 5.2%.
| Population | 48,270 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 6,607 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,680 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,285 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $379,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 72.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 90.24% |
60643 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,241 | 22.9% |
| Black | 35,640 | 72.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,817 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 292 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.03% |
60643 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 480 | 5.88% |
| Black | 7,443 | 91.16% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
60643 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,746 | 5.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,172 | 19.82% |
| High School Diploma | 6,847 | 21.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 609 | 1.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,172 | 3.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,844 | 21.98% |
| Associates Degree | 2,230 | 7.16% |
| Masters Degree | 3,986 | 12.8% |
| Professional Degree | 961 | 3.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 573 | 1.84% |