60636 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 60636 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60636 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60636 is 5.2%.
| Population | 29,833 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 7,885 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,814 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,831 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $126,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 80.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 82.13% |
60636 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,561 | 4.97% |
| Black | 25,321 | 80.61% |
| Hispanic | 4,273 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 166 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 41 | 0.13% |
60636 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 66 | 1.5% |
| Black | 3,650 | 83.12% |
| Hispanic | 655 | 14.92% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
60636 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,074 | 11.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,401 | 7.54% |
| High School Diploma | 7,122 | 38.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,192 | 6.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 961 | 5.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,312 | 23.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,218 | 6.55% |
| Masters Degree | 296 | 1.59% |
| Professional Degree | 17 | 0.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
