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ZIP 60649 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 60649

60649 has a population of 48,720 with a median age of 39.6 yrs (45.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
3.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Black
92.1%+643% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.2%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.9%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
16.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.4%+3% vs US avg
x
High school
27.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.0%+25% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
21.0%-56% vs US avg
x
Never married
61.0%+81% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.0%+161% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.9%+108% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.2%+273% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.1%+540% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanNigerian

Health & Community Indicators in 60649

Poverty Rate
30.0%+161% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.9%+108% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
30.2%+273% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.6%-5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
38.0%+225% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.1%+540% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population48,720
Median age39.6
Poverty rate30.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White3.8%
Hispanic2.6%
Black92.1%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born28.9%