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ZIP 60617 — 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 60617

60617 has a population of 79,284 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (46.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Black
52.0%+320% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
40.7%+117% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.7%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.3%+65% vs US avg
x
High school
29.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Never married
49.2%+46% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.3%+102% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.1%+148% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.1%+954% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 60617

Poverty Rate
23.3%+102% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.1%+148% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.8%+35% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.8%+172% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.1%+954% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population79,284
Median age38.3
Poverty rate23.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.6%
Hispanic40.7%
Black52.0%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born10.6%