60608 ZIP Code
Chicago, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 60608 |
| City/Town: | Chicago |
| County: | Cook |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 82,749 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,821 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,241 |
| Total Housing Units: | 31,480 |
| Median Home Value: | $321,600 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8469, -87.6707 |
Population Information (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 82,749 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 46,272 | 55.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 36,477 | 44.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,851 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,715 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,599 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,508 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,458 | 9.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 19,880 | 24.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 12,285 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 9,479 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,762 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,878 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,984 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,249 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,101 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $321,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,168 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 31,480 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 29,081 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,399 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,492 | 39.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 17,589 | 60.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 59,618 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 7,465 | 12.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7,267 | 12.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 14,363 | 24.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9,029 | 15.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,765 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,383 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,346 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (60608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,821 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,485 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,743 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,241 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 42,040 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 38,623 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,411 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 27,888 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 32,763 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,371 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,316 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 173 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 27,555 | 33.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,143 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 754 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11,715 | 14.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 18,602 | 22.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 9,980 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 26,489 | 32.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 38,697 | 46.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33,901 | 41.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,832 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,872 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (60608 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,846 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,501 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,650 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,295 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,242 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,728 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,352 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,852 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,256 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,359 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (60608 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,762 | 46.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,857 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8,305 | 21.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,689 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,840 | 4.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,590 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (60608 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 119 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,535 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,594 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 985 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,448 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,237 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 798 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,875 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,371 | 16.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 9,144 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 5,398 | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,917 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,202 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 65,896 | 79.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 42,710 | 51.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 26,298 | 31.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,222 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (60608 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 24,512 | 84.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,342 | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,269 | 11.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,798 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,229 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,529 | 19.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (60608 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,407 | 17.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,705 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 7,221 | 22.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 7,622 | 24.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 5,129 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 629 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,653 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 63 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 51 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (60608 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,397 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,638 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,733 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,458 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,510 | 4.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,170 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,860 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,058 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 16,625 | 52.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (60608 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,438 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,685 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 12,788 | 40.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,611 | 30.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,177 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 781 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (60608 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 25,463 | 87.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 425 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,799 | 9.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 358 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (60608 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 6,686 | 23.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 13,297 | 45.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,903 | 23.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,195 | 7.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (60608 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 395 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 284 | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 358 | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 805 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,287 | 28.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,435 | 38.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,837 | 16.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (60608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,152 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $788 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,168 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 29,081 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,007 | 34.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,289 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 6,986 | 24.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 9,081 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,315 | 25.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,747 | 23.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (60608 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,301 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 22,782 | 58.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,530 | 31.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 692 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,340 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 14,490 | 36.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (60608 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,361 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 873 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 964 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,383 | 36.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,452 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,689 | 32.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 68,500 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,512 | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 74,118 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,379 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 315 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,737 | 56.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,327 | 39.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (60608 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 68,483 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 13,636 | 16.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 11,050 | 81.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,067 | 15.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,256 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 519 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (60608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 58,168 | 70.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,613 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 24,581 | 1523.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 24,581 | 1523.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 24,581 | 1523.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,263 | 78.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 319 | 19.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 36 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 15,463 | 958.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 86 | 5.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (60608 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 78,898 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,909 | 45.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 42,989 | 54.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 31,874 | 40.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,773 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9,060 | 11.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 282 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (60608 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 29,081 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 27,466 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
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