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ZIP 60612 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 60612

60612 has a population of 34,699 with a median age of 35.2 yrs (46.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
26.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Black
54.8%+342% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
16.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.6%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.4%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
11.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.1%-0% vs US avg
x
High school
21.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
41.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Never married
57.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.7%+150% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.1%+185% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.6%+291% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 60612

Poverty Rate
23.5%+104% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.7%+150% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.1%+185% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.6%-5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.3%+176% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.6%+291% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population34,699
Median age35.2
Poverty rate23.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White26.3%
Hispanic16.1%
Black54.8%
Asian4.9%
Foreign-born34.7%