Over the past decade, zip code 60544 has experienced steady population growth, increasing from 28,218 in 2013 to 30,359 in 2022. The median income has also risen, from $95,215 in 2013 to $104,194 in 2022, indicating an overall increase in economic prosperity for the area.

The racial distribution has remained relatively stable, with the white population consistently representing about 66-67% of residents. There has been a slight increase in the Black population from 8% to 9% between 2013 and 2022, while the Hispanic population has remained steady at around 17-19%. The Asian population has slightly decreased from 6% to 5% during this period.

Despite the growing population and rising median income, there have been no additional LIHTC projects built in zip code 60544 in the last decade. This could be attributed to the area's relatively high median income, which may reduce the perceived need for additional low-income housing developments.

Zip code 60544 has a single LIHTC-funded affordable housing project, Heritage Woods Of Plainfield, which was completed in 2011. This project provides 108 affordable units, primarily consisting of efficiencies and one-bedroom apartments. While the project contributes to the area's affordable housing stock, it represents a small portion (0.93%) of the estimated total housing inventory. The zip code has experienced population growth and increasing median income over the past decade, which may influence the perceived need for additional affordable housing developments. The racial demographics have remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in diversity.