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ZIP Code 60642

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 21,124

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 — 60642

What is the median household income in 60642?
The median household income in 60642 is $141,179 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 60642?
The poverty rate in 60642 is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 60642?
$604,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 60642?
The median gross rent in 60642 is $2,216 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 60642 residents have a college degree?
77.5% of adults in 60642 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,124
Median Income
$141,179
Median Home Value
$604,200
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$28,938 (+25.8%) Home Value: +$153,400 (+34%) Poverty Rate: +0.2 pp (+4%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+4.9%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+16.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,124
Median Age 32.0
Female 48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.4% White (non-Hisp.) 64.5% Black 8.3% Asian 8.1% Two or More 10.7% Other 5.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
3.1%
Chinese
2.4%
Filipino
0.8%
Korean
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.2%
Puerto Rican
2.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $141,179 ±$12,614
Per Capita Income $181,004
Median Family Income $178,683
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Child Poverty Rate 9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 8.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
2.4%
$25–35k
3.0%
$35–50k
4.6%
$50–75k
9.7%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
14.4%
$150–200k
16.9%
$200k+
30.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,144
Owner-Occupied 32.5%
Renter-Occupied 67.5%
Vacancy Rate 6.3%
Median Home Value $604,200
Median Gross Rent $2,216
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 25.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$100–200k
0.5%
$200–300k
7.7%
$300–500k
23.8%
$500k–$1M
58.2%
$1M+
9.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.6%
$500–1k
3.6%
$1–1.5k
15.9%
$1.5–2k
18.4%
$2–2.5k
22.2%
$2.5–3.5k
20.8%
$3.5k+
16.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
28.1%
1 vehicle
49.7%
2 vehicles
18.9%
3+
3.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
5.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
6.8%
5–19 units
22.9%
20+ units
26.0%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
28.0%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
5.1%
2000–2009
22.8%
2010+
18.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 77.5%
Graduate Degree 27.1%
Some College / Associate 7.5%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 84.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Work from Home 31.5%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 7.2%
Private For-Profit 88.9%
Industry
Prof. Services
32.1%
Edu/Health
19.2%
Finance
13.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Retail
4.7%
Information
4.5%
Transportation
3.8%
Public Admin
2.1%
Wholesale
1.7%
Construction
1.6%
Occupation
Management
74.5%
Sales
14.3%
Food Prep
8.0%
Production
2.8%
Construction
0.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.4 min
Drove Alone 28.5%
Carpool 2.4%
Public Transit 23.1%
Work from Home 31.5%
Walked 9.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,379
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 24.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
1.6%
10–14
1.5%
15–19
1.8%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
43.5%
35–44
19.8%
45–54
8.7%
55–64
3.3%
65–74
2.5%
75–84
4.7%
85+
1.5%
Under 18: 8.7% Working age (18–64): 91.3% 65 and over: 6.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.2%
Naturalized Citizen 53.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
35.0%
Asia
33.9%
Europe
22.0%
Africa
6.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.6%
With a Disability 4.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.3%
Uninsured 4.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.9%
Has a Computer 96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 74.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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