60615 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 60615 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60615 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60615 is 5.2%.
| Population | 42,780 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 18,058 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,099 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,179 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $598,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 90.97% |
60615 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,933 | 31.51% |
| Black | 22,360 | 54.47% |
| Hispanic | 2,205 | 5.37% |
| Asian | 3,524 | 8.59% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60615 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 109 | 2.29% |
| Black | 4,422 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 53 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.17% |
60615 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 883 | 3.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,108 | 23.3% |
| High School Diploma | 3,572 | 13.63% |
| No High School Diploma | 459 | 1.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 526 | 2.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,734 | 18.06% |
| Associates Degree | 1,434 | 5.47% |
| Masters Degree | 5,251 | 20.04% |
| Professional Degree | 1,526 | 5.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,716 | 6.55% |
