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ZIP Code 60478

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,549

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 — 60478

What is the median household income in 60478?
The median household income in 60478 is $76,936 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 60478?
The poverty rate in 60478 is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 60478?
$180,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 60478?
The median gross rent in 60478 is $1,677 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 60478 residents have a college degree?
27.4% of adults in 60478 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,549
Median Income
$76,936
Median Home Value
$180,900
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,007 (+24.2%) Home Value: +$49,300 (+37.5%) Poverty Rate: +2.1 pp (+33.9%) Bachelor's+: -3.1 pp (-10.2%) Unemployment: -8.9 pp (-53.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,549
Median Age 38.0
Female 54.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% White (non-Hisp.) 7.7% Black 87.1% Asian 0.5% Two or More 2.5% Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Puerto Rican
0.9%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $76,936 ±$6,958
Per Capita Income $106,188
Median Family Income $100,078
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Child Poverty Rate 13.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.5%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
10.1%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
17.9%
$150–200k
11.7%
$200k+
9.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,761
Owner-Occupied 77.0%
Renter-Occupied 23.0%
Vacancy Rate 6.0%
Median Home Value $180,900
Median Gross Rent $1,677
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 52.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.8%
$50–100k
9.8%
$100–200k
20.9%
$200–300k
28.6%
$300–500k
6.1%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.3%
$500–1k
13.6%
$1–1.5k
25.4%
$1.5–2k
24.6%
$2–2.5k
19.0%
$2.5–3.5k
13.5%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.0%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
34.1%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.1%
Single-fam. att.
16.7%
5–19 units
1.0%
20+ units
3.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.6%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
27.9%
2000–2009
7.2%
2010+
3.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.4%
Graduate Degree 7.4%
Some College / Associate 34.8%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.6%
Unemployment Rate 7.8%
Work from Home 12.3%
Self-Employed 1.2%
Government Workers 17.4%
Private For-Profit 81.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.2%
Retail
14.8%
Transportation
12.2%
Prof. Services
8.5%
Finance
8.4%
Arts/Entmt.
6.8%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Public Admin
3.1%
Construction
2.2%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Management
36.5%
Sales
23.3%
Production
18.6%
Food Prep
16.9%
Construction
4.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.7 min
Drove Alone 70.6%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 4.0%
Work from Home 12.3%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,418
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 33.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 8.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
10.3%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
9.6%
75–84
8.0%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 23.3% Working age (18–64): 76.7% 65 and over: 14.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.1%
Naturalized Citizen 71.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
44.0%
Latin America
41.7%
Asia
11.1%
Europe
3.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.3%
With a Disability 13.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.1%
Uninsured 6.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.8%
Has a Computer 93.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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