Welcome to CHICAGO, IL 60608
60608 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Chicago, Illinois. Median household income here ($28,026) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. At $260,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $39,043/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 60608 is $30,185.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 60608 earn an average of $23,473/year. Women earn only $17,988/year.
29,127 people in 60608 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 60608? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 60608 is 34.2 minutes!
The median age here is 31. There are 46,367 men and 36,372 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 31.
To give you a sense of the community, 45,845 people (out of the 82,739 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 19,941 homes, and 1,976 businesses every day. 2,186 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
60608 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 590 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 60608
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- Abla Local Advisory Council
- Bridgeport
- Eighteenth Street Development Corporation
- Fairfield Community Organization
- Lawndale
- Little Village
- Marcy Newberry Association
- McKinley Park
- Near Westside Section 8
- Pilsen
- Pilsen East Art District
- Pilsen Little Village
- Pilsen Neighborhood Community Council
- Pilsen Resurrection Development
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HOA Property Management Information in Chicago, IL
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
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- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
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- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Chicago, IL
Average Home Value in 60608: $260,700
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 82,739
- White Population: 35,801
- Black Population: 15,707
- Hispanic Population: 46,289
- Asian Population: 7,804
- Hawaiian Population: 110
- Indian Population: 1,197
- Male Population: 46,367
- Female Population: 36,372
- Median Age: 31
- Median Age of Males: 31
- Median Age of Females: 31
Geography
- Region: Midwest
- Division: East North Central
- State: Illinois
- CSA Name: Chicago-Naperville-Michigan City, IL-IN-WI
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Chicago-Naperville-Joliet IL-IN-WI
- County: Cook
- City: Chicago
- Longitude: -87.7
- Latitude: 41.9
- Elevation: 590 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 312/773
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 28,833
- Drive alone: 11,938
- Carpool: 7,598
- Public transit: 6,736
- Ride bikes or walk: 2,186
- Average commute time: 34.2 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 419
- 5 - 9: 1,521
- 10 - 14: 2,726
- 15 - 19: 3,294
- 20 - 24: 3,652
- 25 - 29: 1,188
- 30 - 34: 5,434
- 35 - 39: 749
- 40 - 44: 1,410
- 45 - 59: 3,570
- 60 - 89: 3,480
- 90 plus: 1,390
The Economics
- Average House Value: $260,700
- Average Annual Household Income: $35,477
- Businesses: 1,230
- Employees: 23,014
- Annual Payroll: $1,173,886,000
- Average Family Income: $39,043
- Median Family Income: $28,026
- Average Income for Men: $23,473
- Average Income for Women: $17,988
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03, 04, 07
- Congressional District Land Area: 124.0, 39.0, 56.0
- Sr Senator: Mark Kirk (R)
- Jr Senator: Richard J. Durbin (D)
- US House Representative: Daniel Lipinski (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 031
- State FIPS Code: 17
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Schools in 60608 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Armour Elementary
- 950 W 33rd Pl
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-4530
- Chalmers Elem Specialty School
- 2745 W Roosevelt Rd
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-1720
- Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
- 1624 W 19th St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7205
- De La Cruz Elem Math & Sci Spec
- 2317 W 23rd Pl
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-4585
- Everett Elementary
- 3419 S Bell Ave
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-4550
- Finkl Elementary
- 2332 S Western Ave
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-5850
- Gladstone Elementary
- 1231 S Damen Ave
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7266
- Holden Elementary
- 1104 W 31st St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-7200
- Jungman Elementary
- 1746 S Miller St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7375
- Medill Elementary
- 1301 W 14th St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7750
- Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
- 1940 W 18th St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7215
- Perez Elementary
- 1241 W 19th St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7650
- Pickard Elementary
- 2301 W 21st Pl
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-7280
- Pilsen Elem Community Academy
- 1420 W 17th St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7675
- Plamondon Elementary
- 2642 W 15th Pl
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-1789
- Ruiz Elementary
- 2410 S Leavitt St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-4825
- Smyth, J Elementary
- 1059 W 13th St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7180
- Walsh Elementary
- 2015 S Peoria St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7950
- Whittier Elementary
- 1900 W 23rd St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-4590
- Middle Schools
- Montefiore Special Elementary
- 1310 S Ashland Ave
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7825
- High Schools
- Juarez Community Academy Hs
- 2150 S Laflin St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7030
- York Alternative High School
- 2700 S California Av
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 535-7021
- Other Schools
- Il Center For Rehab & Educ R
- 1950 W Roosevelt Rd
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (312) 433-3181
- Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
- 1321 S Paulina St
- Chicago, IL 60608
- (773) 534-7812
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 60608 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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