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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 60425: A Black Majority Community in Transition
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 60425 in Glenwood, Illinois, is classified as a "Black Majority" community as of 2022. The area has a population of 6,475 with a median income of $72,385. The demographic composition consists of a 63% Black population and a 25% White population.
Over the past decade, this zip code has experienced demographic changes. In 2013, the Black population comprised 66% of the total, reaching a peak of 72% in 2020 before declining to 63% in 2022. The White population decreased from 27% in 2013 to 25% in 2022, with a low point of 18% in 2020. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable between 4-8% throughout the decade. The "Two or More Races" category grew from 2% in 2013 to 5% in 2022.
The median income in this zip code has shown overall growth, increasing from $65,612 in 2013 to $72,385 in 2022, representing a 10.3% increase. However, this growth was not linear. A notable decline in median income occurred between 2014 and 2017, reaching a low of $59,127 in 2017. Since then, there has been a recovery, with the median income peaking at $77,443 in 2021 before slightly declining in 2022.
The period of lowest median income (2014-2017) coincided with the highest percentage of Black population (63-66%), while the recent increase in income correlates with a slight decrease in the Black majority and an increase in diversity.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, decreasing slightly from 6,304 in 2013 to 6,475 in 2022, a change of only about 2.7%. This stability suggests that demographic changes are more likely due to internal community shifts rather than significant migration patterns.
The trend towards increased diversity in this zip code aligns with broader national trends. Many urban and suburban areas across the United States have been experiencing increases in diversity, particularly in the growth of multiracial populations.
The overall increase in median income, despite some fluctuations, is consistent with national trends of economic recovery and growth following the 2008 recession. However, the specific patterns of income change in this zip code, particularly the dip in the mid-2010s, may reflect local economic conditions or changes in the job market specific to this area or the greater Chicago metropolitan region.
While zip code 60425 remains a "Black Majority" community, it shows signs of gradual diversification and can be considered a "Transitional Community" in terms of its racial makeup. The economic trajectory has been generally positive, with some fluctuations that appear to correlate with demographic shifts. These changes reflect both local dynamics and align with broader national trends towards increased diversity and economic growth in the post-recession era.
