60638 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 60638 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60638 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 60638 is 4.8%.
| Population | 57,799 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,037 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,620 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $76,258 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $324,590 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 76.45% |
60638 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 38,428 | 51.99% |
| Black | 1,665 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 32,605 | 44.11% |
| Asian | 392 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 781 | 1.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 42 | 0.06% |
60638 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,133 | 17.51% |
| Black | 250 | 3.86% |
| Hispanic | 5,016 | 77.54% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.19% |
60638 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,230 | 7.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,990 | 15.8% |
| High School Diploma | 12,255 | 38.81% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,070 | 3.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,079 | 3.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,065 | 16.04% |
| Associates Degree | 3,074 | 9.73% |
| Masters Degree | 1,610 | 5.1% |
| Professional Degree | 188 | 0.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.05% |