Census ACS · Illinois
ZIP Code 60649
ZIP code 60649 is located in Illinois with a population of 48,720. The median household income is $40,142 and the median home value is $199,500.
48,720
Population
$40,142
Median Income
$199,500
Median Home Value
39.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3.8% |
| Black | 92.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.9% |
Male: 45.3% · Female: 54.7%
Economy & Income
$40,142
Median Household Income
$30,388
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$199,500
Median Home Value
$1,066
Median Rent
25.1%
Homeownership
Education
88.6%
High School+
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 60649 in Illinois has a population of 48,720 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 60649 is $40,142. The per capita income is $30,388. The poverty rate is 23.9%.
ZIP code 60649 is located in Illinois.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 60649 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
ZIP 60649 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 13,459 people per square mile. ZIP 60649 is a ZIP code in Illinois with a population of 48,720.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $40,142, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 23.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US ZIP codes, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $199,500, with typical rent around $1,066.
Roughly 25.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 60649: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.