60478 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 60478 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60478 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60478 is 5.2%.
| Population | 16,591 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,535 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,857 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,809 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $261,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 88.99% |
60478 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 1,474 | 8.62% |
| Black | 14,686 | 85.86% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 356 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60478 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 27 | 1.01% |
| Black | 2,489 | 93.01% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
60478 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 694 | 6.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,246 | 20.89% |
| High School Diploma | 2,521 | 23.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 154 | 1.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 267 | 2.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,832 | 26.34% |
| Associates Degree | 819 | 7.62% |
| Masters Degree | 833 | 7.75% |
| Professional Degree | 220 | 2.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 166 | 1.54% |