60637 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 60637 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60637 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60637 is 5.2%.
| Population | 51,145 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 11,301 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,842 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,720 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $727,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 93.83% |
60637 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,031 | 16.49% |
| Black | 36,606 | 75.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,377 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 2,505 | 5.14% |
| Native American | 193 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60637 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 120 | 1.82% |
| Black | 6,269 | 94.88% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
60637 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,281 | 5.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,976 | 16.3% |
| High School Diploma | 5,441 | 22.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 857 | 3.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 925 | 3.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,630 | 23.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,673 | 6.86% |
| Masters Degree | 2,629 | 10.78% |
| Professional Degree | 680 | 2.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,298 | 5.32% |