60608 ZIP Code – Chicago, Illinois
60608 is a ZIP code serving Chicago, Illinois in Cook County with a population of approximately 82,749 residents. The median household income of $66,821 is near the Illinois average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $321,600, above the national average, with 39.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,168 is near the national average. Housing consists of 24% single-family (decreasing), 30% apartments (decreasing), 46% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.9%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 17.9% is above the U.S. average. About 34.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 34.6, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 60607, 60612, 60623.
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ZIP 60608 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60608 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $321k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,168 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.3% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60607 – Chicago
- 60612 – Chicago
- 60623 – Chicago
- 60616 – Chicago
- 60609 – Chicago
- 60661 – Chicago
- 60606 – Chicago
- 60604 – Chicago
- 60605 – Chicago
- 60603 – Chicago
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60607 | CHICAGO | 28,797 | $119,500 |
| 60612 | CHICAGO | 34,459 | $58,858 |
| 60623 | CHICAGO | 76,611 | $37,814 |
| 60616 | CHICAGO | 52,707 | $72,326 |
| 60609 | CHICAGO | 63,241 | $47,209 |