60426 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 60426, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

60426 is a zip code in Cook County, Illinois, which covers Bremen and Thornton, with a total population of 23,963 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 60426 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 60426.

The estimated population of people living in 60426 is 23,963, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 60426 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,963
 -14% -19.54%
2020
27,863
 -2.86% -
2019
28,683
 -0.83% -
2018
28,924
 -2.89% -
2017
29,784
 - -

Population of 60426 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 60426 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
3.1%
4.1%
 -24.39%
Black/African American
65.9%
71.7%
 -8.09%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
27.2%
21.9%
 +24.20%
Asian
1.6%
1.2%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.9%
 +88.89%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 60426 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 60426 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 60426 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 60426 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 -0.28% 34.1 +3.33% 36.6 -1.88%
2020 35.9 0% 33 -0.9% 37.3 +0.81%
2019 35.9 -0.83% 33.3 -1.48% 37 -1.86%
2018 36.2 +0.84% 33.8 +1.81% 37.7 +1.34%
2017 35.9 - 33.2 - 37.2 -

The median age of the 60426 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 60426 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,032 -35.9% 1,859 -23.28% 1,367 1,458
10 to 19 2,613 -30.76% 2,826 -35.45% 1,882 1,919
20 to 29 1,976 0.95% 1,622 +28.54% 1,959 2,107
30 to 39 1,421 -31.41% 2,106 -36.08% 1,019 1,441
40 to 49 2,175 -32.92% 2,085 -32.09% 1,526 1,448
50 to 59 1,619 -24.86% 1,741 -26.73% 1,245 1,266
60 to 69 1,235 +11.7% 1,550 -6.5% 1,360 1,420
70+ 1,116 -10.93% 1,808 -14.16% 990 1,556

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 60426 zip code is $35,810.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 60426.

  • Under 25
    $24,334.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,047.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,316.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,543.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 60426 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 60426, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 60426 is currently $53,431.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.24% of households in 60426 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 60426 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.32%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.62%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.24%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 60426 is $20,255.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 60426 by the total population of 60426.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 60426 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 60426 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 60426 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 60426 zip over the age of 16 is 19,096.

Of those people, a total of 57.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 60426 is 49.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 60426 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,759 36.70% 8.70%
20 to 24 years 1,868 71.10% 22.80%
25 to 29 years 2,198 81.40% 18.60%
30 to 34 years 1,016 76.40% 8.90%
35 to 44 years 2,791 75.30% 13.00%
45 to 54 years 3,026 72.10% 8.90%
55 to 59 years 1,112 68.20% 18.30%
60 to 64 years 1,653 43.00% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 2,044 24.80% 8.50%
75 years and over 1,629 7.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 60426. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,117 60.50% 18.40%
Black or African American 13,155 54.10% 12.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 309 32.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,415 74.80% 5.60%
Two or more races 1,100 68.40% 13.40%
Hispanic or Latino 4,627 69.80% 10.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 690 41.40% 44.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 60426 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 60426 is 9,497, with median earnings of $28,795.00.

Women in 60426 are earning approximately 82.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,497 $28,795.00
Male 4,557 $31,505.00
Female 4,940 $25,953.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 60426 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 440 $40,104.00
Business and Financial 304 $41,176.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $130,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $71,136.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 90 $39,397.00
Legal 42 $0.00
Educational and Library 317 $22,324.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $33,903.00
Healthcare Practitioners 357 $44,673.00
Healthcare Support 1,262 $22,321.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $19,375.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 674 $20,855.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 534 $19,286.00
Personal Care and Service 308 $9,051.00
Sales 981 $14,608.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,161 $36,109.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 567 $40,453.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $36,218.00
Production 599 $29,420.00
Transportation and Material Moving 489 $45,216.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 60426 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 60426.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 334 $41,042.00 106 $36,591.00
Business and Financial 180 $27,175.00 124 $67,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $130,357.00 46 $172,788.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $71,136.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 72 $40,263.00
Legal 42 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 116 $20,887.00 201 $29,539.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 79 $33,597.00
Healthcare Practitioners 83 $22,112.00 274 $50,000.00
Healthcare Support 101 $31,607.00 1,161 $22,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $31,359.00 95 $6,947.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 378 $20,313.00 296 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 344 $20,655.00 190 $15,714.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 288 $8,819.00
Sales 343 $16,301.00 638 $11,725.00
Office and Administrative Support 227 $14,760.00 934 $36,656.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 498 $38,750.00 69 $110,841.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 159 $36,635.00 13 $0.00
Production 451 $40,693.00 148 $13,269.00
Transportation and Material Moving 357 $47,898.00 132 $16,875.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,572 households in 60426, with an average household size of 2.76 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,233 families living in the 60426 zip code with an average family size of 3.67 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 60426:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,466 465 2,302 3,339
Average Household Size 3.88 3.94 3.7 1.13
Total Families 2,466 465 2,302 0
Average Household Size 3.85 3.41 3.54 0

Poverty

Of the 5,233 families living in 60426, 22.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 60426:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,258 housing units in 60426.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,572 76.14%
Vacant 2,686 23.86%

35.19% of the total 11,258 housing units in 60426 are rental units. This is approximately 3,962 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,443 are occupied by the owner - or 39.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 60426 is $930.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 60426 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    167
  • Less than $500
    500
  • $500 to $999
    1,695
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,344
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    405
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 60426 is $75,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 60426 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    887
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,201
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    592
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    445
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    171
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    48
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    99
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 60426. The chart below shows the number of properties in 60426 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,110
  • 1940 to 1949
    851
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,640
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,149
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,846
  • 1980 to 1989
    641
  • 1990 to 1999
    693
  • 2000 to 2009
    328
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 60426 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,608
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,294
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,298
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,372

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 60426 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 60426 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 60426.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    256
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    682
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    995
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    989
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,078
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    274
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,513
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    550
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    633
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    755
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    582
  • 90 or more minutes
    304

Summary

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