60636 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60636 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,833 |
| Median Household Income: | $30,451 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,754 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,395 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7758, -87.6691 |
Population Information (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,833 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,337 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,496 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,988 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,617 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,630 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,016 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,442 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,314 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,159 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,579 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,406 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,972 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,849 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,288 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 573 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,054 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,395 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,334 | 78.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,061 | 21.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,675 | 50.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,659 | 49.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,140 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,615 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,994 | 14.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,824 | 38.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,555 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,242 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,279 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 631 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60636 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $30,451 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,351 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,083 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,754 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,185 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,661 | 79.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,524 | 20.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,031 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,767 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,561 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 316 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,346 | 4.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23,494 | 78.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 279 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 84 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 65 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,879 | 9.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,686 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,256 | 14.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,496 | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,910 | 16.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 259 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 326 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60636 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,390 | 12.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,076 | 9.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,113 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,638 | 14.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,447 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,505 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 679 | 6.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 898 | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 360 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 228 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60636 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,942 | 51.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,168 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,211 | 22.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 601 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 39.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60636 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 511 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 926 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 113 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,187 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,278 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 119 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 416 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,140 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,220 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 988 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 337 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 403 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.5% | 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 (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,414 | 85.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,731 | 32.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,985 | 60.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,402 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60636 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,783 | 59.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,829 | 42.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,177 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,987 | 17.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 543 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,717 | 41.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60636 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,077 | 56.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 191 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,355 | 23.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,704 | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 331 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 136 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 572 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 29 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60636 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 212 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 321 | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 326 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 536 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 740 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,995 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,469 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,257 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,539 | 52.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60636 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 168 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 982 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,161 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,514 | 38.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,369 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,201 | 8.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60636 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,994 | 88.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 239 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 945 | 8.3% | 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: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60636 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,623 | 32.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,929 | 43.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,980 | 17.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 802 | 7.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60636 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 492 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,532 | 27.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,244 | 21.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 971 | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,110 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 269 | 4.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 50 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60636 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,418 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,054 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,334 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,035 | 18.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 762 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,148 | 27.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,506 | 48.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,395 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,852 | 42.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.59 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60636 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,645 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,034 | 60.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,620 | 22.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 656 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 835 | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,616 | 56.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60636 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,901 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 276 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 346 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,198 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,017 | 34.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,064 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,236 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,110 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,816 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,289 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 295 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,810 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,184 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60636 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,875 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,631 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,417 | 91.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 175 | 6.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 80 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60636 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,207 | 91.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 89 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,626 | 2950.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,626 | 2950.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,626 | 2950.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 33 | 37.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,533 | 2846.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60636 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,845 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,195 | 83.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,650 | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,479 | 16.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 107 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60636 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,334 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,527 | 84.1% | 89.4% |
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