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ZIP Code 60621

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 27,318

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 — 60621

What is the median household income in 60621?
The median household income in 60621 is $33,235 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 60621?
The poverty rate in 60621 is 24.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 60621?
$161,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 60621?
The median gross rent in 60621 is $1,017 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 60621 residents have a college degree?
11.9% of adults in 60621 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,318
Median Income
$33,235
Median Home Value
$161,900
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
18.3%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,077 (+50%) Home Value: +$47,900 (+42%) Poverty Rate: -14.0 pp (-36.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.7 pp (+16.7%) Unemployment: -6.1 pp (-25%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,318
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.5% White (non-Hisp.) 1.6% Black 88.9% Asian 0.6% Two or More 2.9% Other 5.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.3%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $33,235 ±$3,240
Per Capita Income $53,701
Median Family Income $43,823
Poverty Rate 24.7%
Child Poverty Rate 32.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 51.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
19.7%
$10–15k
9.5%
$15–25k
12.6%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
12.4%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
6.6%
$150–200k
1.8%
$200k+
1.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,348
Owner-Occupied 25.0%
Renter-Occupied 75.0%
Vacancy Rate 25.8%
Median Home Value $161,900
Median Gross Rent $1,017
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 41.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.7%
$50–100k
18.1%
$100–200k
16.8%
$200–300k
19.0%
$300–500k
15.2%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.9%
$500–1k
26.5%
$1–1.5k
36.6%
$1.5–2k
12.6%
$2–2.5k
1.4%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
43.2%
1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
11.5%
3+
6.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
24.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
27.0%
5–19 units
7.8%
20+ units
17.6%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
46.8%
1940–1969
10.3%
1970–1999
10.7%
2000–2009
3.6%
2010+
4.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 77.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.9%
Graduate Degree 2.5%
Some College / Associate 24.6%
Less Than High School 6.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.3%
Unemployment Rate 18.3%
Work from Home 7.9%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 13.1%
Private For-Profit 82.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.3%
Retail
14.5%
Arts/Entmt.
11.1%
Transportation
9.3%
Prof. Services
9.1%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Finance
6.4%
Construction
3.7%
Public Admin
3.6%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale
0.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.6%
Sales
22.1%
Management
21.2%
Production
17.5%
Construction
7.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 39.2 min
Drove Alone 49.6%
Carpool 11.8%
Public Transit 27.2%
Work from Home 7.9%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,382
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 13.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
9.8%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 20.7% Working age (18–64): 79.3% 65 and over: 17.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.0%
Naturalized Citizen 51.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
70.8%
Africa
16.3%
Asia
7.3%
Europe
4.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.6%
With a Disability 25.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.2%
Uninsured 12.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.3%
Has a Computer 89.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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