60649 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 60649 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60649 is African American. The current unemployment level in 60649 is 5.0%.
| Population | 50,143 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 17,215 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,129 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,026 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $405,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 92.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 96.70% |
60649 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,900 | 3.86% |
| Black | 45,585 | 92.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,409 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.05% |
60649 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5 | 0.16% |
| Black | 3,133 | 97.27% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
60649 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,681 | 6.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,368 | 16.3% |
| High School Diploma | 6,029 | 22.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 894 | 3.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,180 | 4.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,253 | 27.07% |
| Associates Degree | 2,426 | 9.05% |
| Masters Degree | 2,230 | 8.32% |
| Professional Degree | 399 | 1.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 335 | 1.25% |