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ZIP 60609 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 60609

60609 has a population of 64,268 with a median age of 35.2 yrs (50.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
24.3%-61% vs US avg
x
Black
21.8%+76% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.2%+5% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
57.5%+208% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.7%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
11.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.1%+118% vs US avg
x
High school
31.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.2%+43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.8%
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
25.3%+120% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.8%+120% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.0%+589% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 60609

Poverty Rate
25.3%+120% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.8%+120% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.3%+79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.5%+144% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.0%+589% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population64,268
Median age35.2
Poverty rate25.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White24.3%
Hispanic57.5%
Black21.8%
Asian6.2%
Foreign-born15.9%