Chicago, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60608
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 82,739
- 5,069/sq mi High-density area
- $73,366
- Median income Near-median income area
- $358,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chicago pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,069
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60608 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60608 (Chicago, IL) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.8 in 2023 to 297.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60608 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, with 82,739 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 5,069 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60608 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,366 (8% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,105. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $358,600 (87% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 39.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,295.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60608 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chicago, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60608.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
200 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
188 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
145 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
138 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60608, Chicago, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
82,739
Population
16.3
Area (sq mi)
5,069
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60608?
34.5
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
29.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,366
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$37,105
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60608 ranks nationally
Chicago, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,366 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
33,154housing units
33,154
Total Housing Units
30,650
Occupied Units
2,504
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,600
Median Home Value
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$1,295
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60608 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 223 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 239 |
| 2022 | +5.6% | 252 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 265 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 297 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,480 business establishments in ZIP 60608, employing approximately 29,377 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,778,999,000.
1,480
Businesses
29,377
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 200 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 188 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 145 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 138 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 108 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 95 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 83 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 73 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 63 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 4.1% |
| Information | 39 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 31 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 60608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60623
Chicago (60623)
92,108 residents
- 60608
Chicago (60608)
82,739 residents
- 60609
Chicago (60609)
64,906 residents
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
52,548 residents
- 60616
Chicago (60616)
48,433 residents
- 60612 33,472
Chicago (60612)
33,472 residents
- 60605 24,668
Chicago (60605)
24,668 residents
- 60607 23,897
Chicago (60607)
23,897 residents
- 60642 18,480
Chicago (60642)
18,480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60608 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60642
Chicago (60642)
$143,175 median income
- 60622
Chicago (60622)
$136,277 median income
- 60606
Chicago (60606)
$128,609 median income
- 60607
Chicago (60607)
$127,732 median income
- 60661
Chicago (60661)
$125,741 median income
- 60605
Chicago (60605)
$123,922 median income
- 60616
Chicago (60616)
$73,819 median income
- 60608
Chicago (60608)
$73,366 median income
- 60612
Chicago (60612)
$60,922 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60608 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60607 | Chicago, IL | 23,897 | 2.1 mi |
| 60623 | Chicago, IL | 92,108 | 2.4 mi |
| 60616 | Chicago, IL | 48,433 | 2.3 mi |
| 60612 | Chicago, IL | 33,472 | 2.3 mi |
| 60609 | Chicago, IL | 64,906 | 2.6 mi |
| 60661 | Chicago, IL | 7,792 | 2.8 mi |
| 60622 | Chicago, IL | 52,548 | 3.8 mi |
| 60642 | Chicago, IL | 18,480 | 3.7 mi |
| 60606 | Chicago, IL | 2,308 | 2.9 mi |
| 60605 | Chicago, IL | 24,668 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60608, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (82,739 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60608 in?
ZIP code 60608 (Chicago) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60608?
ZIP code 60608 in Chicago, IL has a population of 82,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60608?
The median household income in ZIP 60608 is $73,366, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60608?
The median home value in ZIP 60608 is $358,600, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60608 is White at 25.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60608?
ZIP code 60608 has 1,480 business establishments employing approximately 29,377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60608 are: Accommodation and food services (200), Retail trade (188), Health care and social assistance (158). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60608?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60608 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60608?
In ZIP code 60608, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60608 is 29.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60608?
In ZIP code 60608, approximately 39.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60608 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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