Zip code 60608: Chicago, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 60608?

60608 is assigned to Chicago, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 60608 in?

60608 is in Cook County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 60608?

About 80,737 people live in 60608, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 60608?

The median household income in 60608 is $73,366.

Q: What zip codes are near 60608?

The closest zip codes to 60608 are 60682, 60666, 60693, 60696, 60688.

Residential delivery areaCook CountyCentral Time

Population

80,737

Median household income

$73K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$359K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,295/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.3 sq mi

12,924 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 60608

60608 is a dense urban zip code in Chicago, Illinois (Cook County), covering 6.3 sq mi of land. About 80,737 people live here, or 12,924 per square mile. The median resident is 34.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,366 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $358,600, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 39% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,295 a month.

35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.9 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, food service and sales. 60% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 60608 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population80,737
97th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7988th of 1,342 in IL
Population density12,924/sq mi
94th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi36th of 1,342 in IL
Diversity index68.7
91st
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.521st of 1,342 in IL
Unemployment rate8.3%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%208th of 1,340 in IL
Foreign-born residents29.5%
86th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%52nd of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate18.8%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%179th of 1,339 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.479
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481150th of 1,336 in IL
Tech workers4.8%
77th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%159th of 1,340 in IL
Average commute29.9 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min370th of 1,317 in IL
Uninsured rate10.3%
72nd
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%150th of 1,341 in IL
Work from home17.8%
71st
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%205th of 1,339 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher35.4%
57th
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%282nd of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy7.6%
57th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%731st of 1,338 in IL
Median home value$358,600
55th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300116th of 1,311 in IL
Median earnings per worker$49,991
55th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895520th of 1,336 in IL
Median gross rent$1,295
43rd
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274262nd of 1,170 in IL
Government workers12.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%770th of 1,340 in IL
Median household income$73,366
41st
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390702nd of 1,316 in IL
Per capita income$37,105
41st
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406699th of 1,341 in IL
Self-employed workers8.1%
34th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%756th of 1,340 in IL
Broadband access89.4%
30th
U.S. 91% · IL 90.8%670th of 1,338 in IL
Median age34.5
18th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 391,200th of 1,342 in IL
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%992nd of 1,340 in IL
Rent-burdened renters40.7%
17th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%672nd of 1,291 in IL
Residents 65 and older11.6%
15th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,231st of 1,342 in IL
Residents under 1815.8%
10th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,153rd of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate39.2%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,298th of 1,338 in IL
Veterans2.2%
8th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%1,256th of 1,342 in IL

Measure	60608	Cook	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Population	80,737	5,182,090	12,694,798	334,922,499	97th	8th of 1,342
Population density	12,924/sq mi	5,484/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	94th	36th of 1,342
Diversity index	68.7	71.3	60.5	61.4	91st	21st of 1,342
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.3%	7%	5.8%	5.2%	88th	208th of 1,340
Foreign-born residents	29.5%	21.7%	14.7%	14.1%	86th	52nd of 1,342
Poverty rateWeakness	18.8%	13.5%	11.8%	12.5%	82nd	179th of 1,339
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.479	0.504	0.481	0.483	81st	150th of 1,336
Tech workers	4.8%	4.5%	3.8%	3.8%	77th	159th of 1,340
Average commute	29.9 min	31.5 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	73rd	370th of 1,317
Uninsured rate	10.3%	8.9%	6.9%	8.4%	72nd	150th of 1,341
Work from home	17.8%	18.9%	15.9%	15.1%	71st	205th of 1,339
Bachelor's degree or higher	35.4%	42.7%	37.8%	35.7%	57th	282nd of 1,340
Housing vacancy	7.6%	7.7%	7.7%	10.1%	57th	731st of 1,338
Median home value	$358,600	$324,500	$263,300	$332,700	55th	116th of 1,311
Median earnings per worker	$49,991	$54,604	$51,895	$49,666	55th	520th of 1,336
Median gross rent	$1,295	$1,435	$1,274	$1,413	43rd	262nd of 1,170
Government workers	12.7%	12.2%	13.3%	14.5%	42nd	770th of 1,340
Median household income	$73,366	$83,498	$83,390	$80,734	41st	702nd of 1,316
Per capita income	$37,105	$49,329	$46,406	$44,673	41st	699th of 1,341
Self-employed workers	8.1%	9.1%	8.8%	10%	34th	756th of 1,340
Broadband access	89.4%	90.6%	90.8%	91%	30th	670th of 1,338
Median age	34.5	38	39	38.9	18th	1,200th of 1,342
Healthcare workers	7.2%	9.5%	9.5%	9.7%	18th	992nd of 1,340
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.7%	48.9%	47.9%	51.1%	17th	672nd of 1,291
Residents 65 and older	11.6%	16%	17%	17.2%	15th	1,231st of 1,342
Residents under 18	15.8%	21.1%	21.8%	22%	10th	1,153rd of 1,342
Homeownership rateWeakness	39.2%	57.7%	67.1%	65.2%	9th	1,298th of 1,338
Veterans	2.2%	3.2%	4.8%	6.2%	8th	1,256th of 1,342

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

11%

18–24

24%

25–34

16%

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.5

Under 18

15.8%

65 and over

11.6%

Race and ethnicity

White19%
Black16%
Hispanic48%
Asian14%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.3%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

68.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

29.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

40%

Spanish

42%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

13%

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 30,650
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 51.5%
Married couples: 32.2%
Living alone: 35.2%
Veterans (of adults): 2.2%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

11%

Median household income

60608

$73,366

Cook Co.

$83,498

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,105

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.479

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

60608

$358,600

Cook Co.

$324,500

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

60608

$1,295

Cook Co.

$1,435

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

23%

2–4 units

48%

5–19 units

17%

20+ units

11%

Mobile home

0.4%

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 33,154
Owner-occupied: 39.2%
Vacant: 7.6%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.8%
Home value to income: 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

45%

Carpooled

Transit

21%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

22%

30–44

27%

45–59

11%

60+

10%

Average commute

29.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

11%

Food service

Sales

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Production

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

13%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Education

11%

Professional and technical services

11%

Manufacturing

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$49,991

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	60608	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,842	$74,888
Service	$28,416	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,728	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,080	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,948	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

22%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 77.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
Households with broadband: 89.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.2%
No internet access: 6.5%
Without health insurance: 10.3%
Limited-English households: 13.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Chicago
State: Illinois
County: Cook County
Center point: 41.8469° N, 87.6707° W
Land area: 6.3 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Chicago100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 60608

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
60682	Chicago, IL · PO box	1 mi	—	—	—
60666	Chicago, IL · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
60693	Chicago, IL · PO box	1.1 mi	—	—	—
60696	Chicago, IL · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
60688	Chicago, IL · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
60607	Chicago, IL	2.1 mi	32,392	$127,732	$499,700
60616	Chicago, IL	2.4 mi	54,308	$73,819	$387,200
60623	Chicago, IL	2.4 mi	81,277	$51,878	$237,200
60609	Chicago, IL	2.5 mi	62,028	$58,896	$268,300
60612	Chicago, IL	2.5 mi	35,744	$60,922	$364,600
60454	Oak Lawn, IL · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
60499	Bedford Park, IL · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 60608

What city is zip code 60608?

60608 is assigned to Chicago, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 60608 in?

60608 is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the population of 60608?

About 80,737 people live in 60608, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 60608 in?

60608 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 60608?

The median household income in 60608 is $73,366.

What zip codes are near 60608?

The closest zip codes to 60608 are 60682, 60666, 60693, 60696, 60688.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60608, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.