City

Calumet City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥35,253Population
💰$53,991Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$133,600Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.4%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 73.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White7.4%
Hispanic15.4%
Black73.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 93% above avg
No HS Diploma304 (1.4%)
HS Graduate6,313 (29.3%)
Some College2,635 (12.2%)
Associates5,629 (26.1%)
Bachelors1,910 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree4,744 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 26.1%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College12.2%
Associates26.1%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,991 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$133,600 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,138/mo
Total Housing Units16,868
Vacant Units2,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
53%
About Calumet City, IL

Calumet City is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,253 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Calumet City is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,991 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Calumet City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,138 per month.

The population of Calumet City is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (73.83%).

Calumet City, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Calumet City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60409 35,253 $53,991 $133,600 $1,138 9.4% 30.9% 55.9%