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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 60441 in Lockport, Illinois presents a distinct affordable housing scenario. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program has funded 5 affordable housing units in this area, all of which are classified as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 37,626 and the national average household size, an estimated 14,416 housing units exist in this zip code. The LIHTC-funded affordable housing constitutes approximately 0.03% of the estimated housing inventory in this area.
The LIHTC program has allocated $313,273 in tax credits for affordable housing projects in zip code 60441, averaging $62,655 per unit. This investment represents 0.04% of the total LIHTC funding allocated to the state of Illinois. The affordable housing landscape in this zip code is characterized by a single project, Lockport Senior Housing, which was completed in 2001. This project has provided affordable housing options in the area for over two decades. All 5 units in this project are one-bedroom apartments, indicating a focus on smaller household sizes.
Over the past decade, the population in zip code 60441 has remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations. The median income has demonstrated a general upward trend, increasing from $78,819 in 2013 to $90,603 in 2022. This rise in median income may suggest a decreasing need for affordable housing in the area.
The racial composition of zip code 60441 has remained fairly consistent, with the white population comprising the majority at approximately 73-74% throughout the decade. There has been a slight increase in the Hispanic population, from 12% in 2013 to 13% in 2022, and a small decrease in the Black population from 9% to 9% over the same period.
The LIHTC-funded affordable housing in zip code 60441 represents a small portion of the estimated housing inventory. The single project, Lockport Senior Housing, has been providing affordable one-bedroom units since 2001. Despite the relatively small number of LIHTC units, the rising median income in the area might indicate changing housing needs. The stable population and racial composition suggest a consistent community structure over the past decade.