ZIP Code 60636 Demographics & Data

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In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 60636

The U.S. ZIP Code 60636 is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 30,024. About 24.5% of residents in ZIP Code 60636 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 41.3 years. An estimated 8.9% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $16,506. The median household income is at $26,724, while an estimated 30% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 60636

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 60636 is 30,024.

Chicago, IL

The 60636 ZIP Code is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County.

Area Codes associated with 60636

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 60636 include 312, 708, 773, and 872.

Sunrise / Sunset in 60636

Sunrise: 6:53 am
Sunset: 6:23 pm
Sunrise in 60636 6:53 am
Sunrise in 60636 6:23 pm

Weather forecast for 60636

This Afternoon's forecast for 60636: Sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 60636

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 60636 Fair

Internet in 60636

Approximately 69.5% of households in ZIP Code 60636 have a computer, while about 56.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 60636

Males make up an estimated 46.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 60636, while females comprise about 53.6%.

Health Insurance in 60636

Approximately 21.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 60636 (Chicago, IL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 60636

The median household income in ZIP Code 60636 is $26,724, while the region's mean household income is $41,196. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,506. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60636 of $16,506 is approximately 54.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 29.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately210.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.9% of the population in 60636 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.1% of 60636 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 60636

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 13.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 25.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 5.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.1%
$200,000 or more per year 1.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 60636

In ZIP Code 60636, 77.3% of the population graduated high school, while 8.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.3% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 60636

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.3%
Some college, no degree 21.4%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 6.1%
Graduate or professional degree 2.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 60636

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60636, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 9.4% of 60636 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60636 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (89.2%), followed by White (6.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 60636

Industry Percent
White 6.6%
Black or African American 89.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 5.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 60636

In ZIP Code 60636, 91.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cook County region.

Language Spoken in 60636

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.4%
Spanish 8.1%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 60636

Residents of ZIP Code 60636 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 60636 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.2% of the population in 60636 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 60636 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 60636

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 6.6%
15 to 19 years 6.8%
20 to 24 years 6.4%
25 to 34 years 11.4%
35 to 44 years 11.0%
45 to 54 years 12.2%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 5.4%
65 to 74 years 11.3%
75 to 84 years 8.0%
85 years and over 1.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 60636 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 60636

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 60636 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60636 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 78.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60636 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 60636

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 78.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 60636

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 60636

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60636, an estimated 51.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cook County region.

Age of Housing in 60636

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 51.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 60636

In 60636, 50.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 40.2 minutes. Approximately 26.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60636 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 60636 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 60636

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 5.8%
Manufacturing 6.9%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Retail trade 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 13.4%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.0%
Public administration 4.0%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 60636 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 60636, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 60636 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cook County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 60636

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1004
Credit reporting or credit repair services 859
Debt collection 92
Checking or savings account 39
Credit card 24
Other 42
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 60636

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 793
Improper use of your report 595
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 292
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 196
Attempts to collect debt not owed 39
Other 145
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 60636 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60636 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes electricity rates in 60636 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 60636

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 60636 10.44¢/kWh 4.05¢/kWh 1.39¢/kWh
Illinois 15.35¢/kWh 12.19¢/kWh 9.42¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 60636

Month ZIP Code 60636 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.21 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.04 3 6.31
Mar 4.92 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.29 5.13 7.3
May 5.62 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.94 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.24 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.96 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.6 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.5 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.52 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.75 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 60636. This visualizes solar power levels in 60636 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.