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ZIP 60085 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 60085

60085 has a population of 72,763 with a median age of 33.7 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
31.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Black
14.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.7%-3% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
62.3%+233% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.5%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
10.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.4%+138% vs US avg
x
High school
30.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.3%+34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.9%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.9%+120% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.4%+580% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 60085

Poverty Rate
17.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.9%+120% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.9%+124% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.8%+69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.4%+580% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population72,763
Median age33.7
Poverty rate17.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White31.0%
Hispanic62.3%
Black14.7%
Asian5.7%
Foreign-born21.7%