60626 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 60626 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60626 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 60626 is 5.2%.
| Population | 50,135 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 28,338 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 22,096 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,562 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $369,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 44.47% |
60626 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,094 | 50.48% |
| Black | 12,922 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 9,694 | 18.75% |
| Asian | 2,753 | 5.33% |
| Native American | 220 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
60626 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 311 | 9.51% |
| Black | 1,170 | 35.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,491 | 45.58% |
| Asian | 271 | 8.28% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.31% |
60626 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,223 | 4.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,348 | 28.81% |
| High School Diploma | 4,964 | 17.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 530 | 1.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,082 | 3.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,091 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,771 | 6.11% |
| Masters Degree | 4,284 | 14.78% |
| Professional Degree | 869 | 3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 819 | 2.83% |
