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ZIP 60406 — 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 60406

60406 has a population of 24,887 with a median age of 35.6 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.1%-41% vs US avg
x
Black
33.9%+174% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
44.4%+137% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.7%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.8%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
12.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.7%+60% vs US avg
x
High school
31.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.1%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
54.2%+834% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 60406

Poverty Rate
17.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.9%+61% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.0%+131% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
54.2%+834% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,887
Median age35.6
Poverty rate17.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.1%
Hispanic44.4%
Black33.9%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born12.2%