60409 ZIP Code
Calumet City, Illinois
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60409 |
| City/Town: | Calumet City |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,708 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,727 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,339 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,684 |
| Median Home Value: | $125,600 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6136, -87.5521 |
Population Information (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,708 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,926 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,782 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,090 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,481 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,429 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,782 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,871 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,075 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,518 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,737 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,089 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,723 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,029 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,515 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 369 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $125,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,083 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,684 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,412 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,272 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,520 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,892 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,055 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,363 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,411 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,135 | 29.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,481 | 31.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,909 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,237 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,519 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,727 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,653 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,003 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,339 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,968 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,334 | 90.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,634 | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,002 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,009 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,432 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 792 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 101 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,918 | 16.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,517 | 71.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 85 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 51 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,016 | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,101 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,431 | 9.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,113 | 17.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,818 | 16.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 268 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60409 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,049 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 830 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,571 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,500 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,524 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,128 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,885 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,783 | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 894 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 248 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60409 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,116 | 68.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,731 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,400 | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 389 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 253 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,248 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60409 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 498 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,300 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 172 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,855 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,785 | 17.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 446 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 712 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,456 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,704 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,101 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 677 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 628 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,037 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,923 | 53.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,864 | 44.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,671 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60409 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,640 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,207 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,070 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 907 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 410 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,077 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60409 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,318 | 55.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 635 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,374 | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,205 | 7.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,315 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 682 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,540 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 562 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60409 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 87 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 742 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 434 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,582 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,898 | 29.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,803 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,014 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 873 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,251 | 13.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60409 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 247 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,184 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,341 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,817 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,559 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 536 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60409 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,819 | 82.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,249 | 15.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 219 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60409 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,058 | 14.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,787 | 47.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,630 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,937 | 13.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60409 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 847 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,055 | 24.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,789 | 32.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,591 | 18.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 906 | 10.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 162 | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 110 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60409 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,517 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $640 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,083 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,412 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,960 | 27.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,502 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,775 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,091 | 49.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,170 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,201 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60409 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,087 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,671 | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,626 | 35.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 135 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,323 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,501 | 49.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60409 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,126 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 851 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 502 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,995 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,127 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,651 | 18.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,035 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,005 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,708 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,473 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 227 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,621 | 46.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,625 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60409 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,860 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,552 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,835 | 84.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 653 | 14.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 476 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 64 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60409 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,239 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 886 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,469 | 391.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,469 | 391.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,469 | 391.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 122 | 13.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 580 | 65.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,616 | 295.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60409 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,618 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,507 | 81.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,111 | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,118 | 15.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 120 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 161 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 712 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60409 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,412 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,390 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Calumet City, IL60409