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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
$73,366
Median income
$358,600
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 60608 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.3 square miles in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 82,739 residents, producing a population density of 5,069 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60608 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60608 sits at $73,366 (8% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,105. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $358,600 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,295 per month, and 39.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60608 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60608 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 60608

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60608.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60608?

34.5

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

29.5%

Foreign-Born

White 25.6%
African American 16.8%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%

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

$37,105

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60608 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

33,154

Total Housing Units

30,650

Occupied Units

2,504

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.2%
Renter 60.8%

$358,600

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60608 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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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Official Data Resources for Chicago, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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