60612 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 60612 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60612 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60612 is 5.2%.
| Population | 34,459 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 9,037 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,179 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,126 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $429,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 72.63% |
60612 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,611 | 27.31% |
| Black | 18,830 | 53.51% |
| Hispanic | 5,119 | 14.55% |
| Asian | 1,578 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60612 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 276 | 3.4% |
| Black | 5,961 | 73.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,809 | 22.28% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.09% |
60612 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 798 | 4.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,207 | 23.45% |
| High School Diploma | 4,282 | 23.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 414 | 2.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 698 | 3.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,464 | 19.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,233 | 6.87% |
| Masters Degree | 1,883 | 10.5% |
| Professional Degree | 593 | 3.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 367 | 2.05% |