60608 ZIP Code — Chicago, IL
Cook County, Illinois
ZIP code 60608 is located in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 6.25 square miles and serves a population of 82,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 773/872.
About ZIP code 60608
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,600. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $66,821. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
82,749
population
6.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60608 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60608
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chicago | Acceptable |
| Chicago | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60695 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60686 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60677 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60673 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60678 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60675 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60668 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60670 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60669 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60687 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60684 Chicago (1.1 mi)
60685 Chicago (1.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 82,749 |
| Population density | 13,240 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8488 |
| Longitude | -87.6713 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 773/872 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.8% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
82,749
Population
13,240
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$66,821
Median household income
$30,684
Per capita income
$321,600
Median home value
$1,168
Median monthly rent
39.5%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
13,891
Housing units
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,154
Under 5
1,697
2,078
5–9
1,637
2,572
10–14
2,027
1,962
15–19
1,546
4,171
20–24
3,287
11,118
25–34
8,762
6,871
35–44
5,414
5,301
45–54
4,178
2,663
55–59
2,099
2,169
60–64
1,709
3,347
65–74
2,637
1,258
75–84
991
616
85+
485
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,243 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 68,506 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 9,334 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
25.2%
Hispanic or Latino
24.2%
Other race
17%
Black or African American
12.9%
Asian
10.7%
Two or more races
9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,555 | 25.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26,489 | 24.2% |
| Other race | 18,602 | 17% |
| Black or African American | 14,143 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 11,715 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 9,980 | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 754 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.8% | 38.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.2% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 23.7% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 9.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $66,821 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.5%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k–$300k
28.6%
$300k–$500k
38.6%
$500k–$1M
16.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,168 |
| Owner occupied | 39.5% |
| Renter occupied | 60.5% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 17.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 52.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.7% |
| 3 or more | 7.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.6% |
| Electricity | 9.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,007 | 34.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,007 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,986 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9,081 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,315 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,747 | 23.2% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 58.0% | 46.3% |
| Married | 31.9% | 36.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.5%
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
HS graduate
24.1%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
4.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 873 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 964 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 6,383 | 36.8% |
| High school | 3,452 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 5,689 | 32.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Professional & management
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.0%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Retail trade
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Construction
4.0%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 46.7% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 21.8% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 4.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
26.1%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
27.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.8% |
| Retirement income | 11.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 24.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 32.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 14.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 24.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,512 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.6% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 11.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 78,898 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 19,345 | 24.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 13,209 | 16.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 485 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 5,531 | 7.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 58,168 | 70.3% |
| Born in same state | 56,555 | 68.3% |
| Born in different state | 47,687 | 57.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,613 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 24,581 | 29.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,717 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,142 | 3.8% |
| French | 1,711 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1,171 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 349 | 0.4% |
| English | 229 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 220 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 209 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 80 | 0.1% |
| German | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60608
What part of Chicago is ZIP code 60608?
ZIP code 60608 covers a portion of Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County.
What county is ZIP code 60608 in?
ZIP code 60608 falls within Cook County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60608 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 60608 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 60608?
Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 60608 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60608?
17% of residents in ZIP code 60608 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60608?
The median home value in ZIP code 60608 is $321,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 60608 in?
ZIP code 60608 observes the CST timezone.