60473 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 60473 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60473 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60473 is 5.2%.
| Population | 21,695 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,708 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,338 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,735 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $302,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 80.10% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 83.31% |
60473 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,859 | 12.99% |
| Black | 17,633 | 80.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,411 | 6.41% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60473 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34 | 0.9% |
| Black | 3,210 | 85.06% |
| Hispanic | 516 | 13.67% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.08% |
60473 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,023 | 7.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,526 | 18.64% |
| High School Diploma | 3,476 | 25.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 169 | 1.25% |
| GED or Alternate | 345 | 2.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,270 | 24.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,152 | 8.5% |
| Masters Degree | 1,403 | 10.35% |
| Professional Degree | 109 | 0.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 78 | 0.58% |