Calumet Heights, Chicago

Calumet Heights
Community Area 48 - Calumet Heights
Bronzeville Children's Museum, the only African-American children's museum in the U.S. is located in Calumet Heights.
Location within the city of Chicago
Coordinates: 41°43′42″N 87°34′47″W / 41.72833°N 87.57972°W / 41.72833; -87.57972
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
CityChicago
Neighborhoods
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Area
 • Total
1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,088
 • Density7,400/sq mi (2,860/km2)
Demographics 2015
 • White2.24%
 • Black93.47%
 • Hispanic3.23%
 • Asian0.04%
 • Other1.03%
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
parts of 60617, 60619
Median household income$49,923
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

Calumet Heights is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago in Illinois, United States. It is located on the South Side of the city.

Calumet Heights is bounded by 87th Street on the north, South Chicago Avenue on the east, and railroad lines on the west and south (along 95th Street).