60616 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 60616 is Asian. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60616 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60616 is 5.2%.
| Population | 52,707 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 13,946 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,123 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,489 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $435,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Asian - 36.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.18% |
60616 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,968 | 32.93% |
| Black | 12,502 | 22.91% |
| Hispanic | 3,988 | 7.31% |
| Asian | 19,788 | 36.27% |
| Native American | 318 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60616 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 280 | 4.41% |
| Black | 3,164 | 49.78% |
| Hispanic | 670 | 10.54% |
| Asian | 2,227 | 35.04% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.14% |
60616 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,133 | 3.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,875 | 23.99% |
| High School Diploma | 7,292 | 25.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,189 | 4.15% |
| GED or Alternate | 948 | 3.31% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,645 | 12.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,727 | 6.03% |
| Masters Degree | 3,755 | 13.1% |
| Professional Degree | 1,374 | 4.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 725 | 2.53% |