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ZIP Code 60970

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,965

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 — 60970

What is the median household income in 60970?
The median household income in 60970 is $48,456 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 60970?
The poverty rate in 60970 is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 60970?
$120,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 60970?
The median gross rent in 60970 is $816 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 60970 residents have a college degree?
13.4% of adults in 60970 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,965
Median Income
$48,456
Median Home Value
$120,700
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.2%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,458 (+12.7%) Home Value: +$31,500 (+35.3%) Poverty Rate: +3.5 pp (+28.9%) Bachelor's+: +2.5 pp (+22.9%) Unemployment: +2.8 pp (+82.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,965
Median Age 47.0
Female 52.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.7% White (non-Hisp.) 87.5% Black 1.0% Asian 1.4% Two or More 5.1% Other 3.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.2%
Korean
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,456 ±$9,420
Per Capita Income $73,346
Median Family Income $67,009
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Child Poverty Rate 30.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
9.0%
$15–25k
12.0%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
16.4%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
4.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,071
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
Vacancy Rate 12.9%
Median Home Value $120,700
Median Gross Rent $816
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.3%
$50–100k
26.9%
$100–200k
17.6%
$200–300k
18.1%
$300–500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.4%
$500–1k
52.1%
$1–1.5k
22.0%
$1.5–2k
2.4%
$2–2.5k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.2%
1 vehicle
42.3%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
17.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.7%
Single-fam. att.
6.3%
2–4 units
3.5%
5–19 units
2.4%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
6.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.5%
1940–1969
7.2%
1970–1999
14.2%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
1.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.4%
Graduate Degree 2.7%
Some College / Associate 22.8%
Less Than High School 2.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.7%
Unemployment Rate 6.2%
Work from Home 3.2%
Self-Employed 5.5%
Government Workers 13.4%
Private For-Profit 80.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Retail
20.4%
Public Admin
8.2%
Finance
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Prof. Services
6.4%
Wholesale
6.0%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation
4.2%
Arts/Entmt.
3.8%
Agriculture
2.1%
Occupation
Management
31.3%
Production
23.2%
Sales
20.5%
Food Prep
18.1%
Construction
6.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.7 min
Drove Alone 79.9%
Carpool 13.1%
Public Transit 0.8%
Work from Home 3.2%
Walked 2.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,675
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
9.9%
75–84
12.2%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 19.8% Working age (18–64): 80.2% 65 and over: 23.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.8%
Naturalized Citizen 22.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.3%
Latin America
49.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.2%
With a Disability 23.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.8%
Uninsured 5.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.7%
Has a Computer 89.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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