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ZIP 60642 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 60642

60642 has a population of 21,124 with a median age of 32.5 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
67.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Black
8.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.4%-23% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
8.7%-61% vs US avg
x
18–64
84.7%+37% vs US avg
x
65+
6.6%-59% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.2%-71% vs US avg
x
High school
8.2%-69% vs US avg
x
Some college
11.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
77.5%+130% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.6%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.0%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.6%+121% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.8%+535% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 60642

Poverty Rate
8.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.6%+121% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.7%-43% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.8%+535% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,124
Median age32.5
Poverty rate8.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White67.9%
Hispanic14.4%
Black8.3%
Asian8.1%
Foreign-born30.6%