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ZIP Code 60438

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 28,802

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 60438

What is the median household income in 60438?
The median household income in 60438 is $72,043 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 60438?
The poverty rate in 60438 is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 60438?
$168,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 60438?
The median gross rent in 60438 is $1,271 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 60438 residents have a college degree?
27.6% of adults in 60438 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,802
Median Income
$72,043
Median Home Value
$168,600
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.5%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,553 (+34.7%) Home Value: +$38,500 (+29.6%) Poverty Rate: -1.0 pp (-8.3%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+15%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-8.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 28,802
Median Age 40.0
Female 52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.8% White (non-Hisp.) 25.4% Black 51.2% Asian 2.3% Two or More 7.5% Other 6.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
1.8%
Filipino
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
15.3%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $72,043 ±$5,531
Per Capita Income $88,601
Median Family Income $87,958
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Child Poverty Rate 20.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
10.1%
$50–75k
19.8%
$75–100k
14.9%
$100–150k
17.5%
$150–200k
9.3%
$200k+
5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,230
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.6%
Median Home Value $168,600
Median Gross Rent $1,271
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.6%
$50–100k
10.5%
$100–200k
22.9%
$200–300k
21.9%
$300–500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.0%
$500–1k
16.3%
$1–1.5k
50.3%
$1.5–2k
12.2%
$2–2.5k
14.1%
$2.5–3.5k
2.2%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
41.3%
2 vehicles
33.8%
3+
18.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
8.2%
20+ units
6.4%
Mobile home
1.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.6%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
27.2%
2000–2009
2.7%
2010+
1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 92.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.6%
Graduate Degree 10.9%
Some College / Associate 25.7%
Less Than High School 2.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.8%
Unemployment Rate 9.5%
Work from Home 8.6%
Self-Employed 2.5%
Government Workers 13.9%
Private For-Profit 83.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.6%
Transportation
13.2%
Prof. Services
11.5%
Retail
10.5%
Finance
8.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Construction
5.0%
Public Admin
3.9%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
27.4%
Sales
25.1%
Production
22.3%
Food Prep
17.4%
Construction
7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.6 min
Drove Alone 78.2%
Carpool 6.1%
Public Transit 3.2%
Work from Home 8.6%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,303
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 31.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.5%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
13.8%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
15.8%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
9.2%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 24.2% Working age (18–64): 75.8% 65 and over: 15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.0%
Naturalized Citizen 67.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.2%
Asia
21.0%
Africa
19.1%
Europe
4.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 12.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.8%
Uninsured 9.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.4%
Has a Computer 96.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023