Welcome to CHICAGO, IL 60612
60612 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Chicago, Illinois. Median household income here ($25,143) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. At $283,500 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 $40,472/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 60612 is $27,897.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 60612 earn an average of $27,145/year. Women earn only $21,384/year.
11,394 people in 60612 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 60612? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 60612 is 30.5 minutes!
The median age here is 31. There are 16,038 men and 17,434 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 32.
To give you a sense of the community, 18,457 people (out of the 33,472 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,739 homes, and 1,361 businesses every day. 1,589 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
60612 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Podgorica, Montenegro!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 593 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 60612
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- 1100 Sacramento/Whipple Block Club
- 700 Square Neighborhood Club
- Congress Parkway
- East Garfield Park
- Fulton Francisco Community Organization
- Greater Westtown Project
- Lawndale
- Lawndale Coalition Community Improvement
- Midwest Community Council
- Near Westside Section 8
- Richmod Busy Bee Block Club
- Rockwell Maplewood Gardens Advisory Council
- Walnut & Sacramento Block Club
- Wilcox & Sacramento Neighborhood Association
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- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Chicago, IL
Average Home Value in 60612: $283,500
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
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Demographics
- Total Population: 33,472
- White Population: 8,850
- Black Population: 21,063
- Hispanic Population: 4,319
- Asian Population: 1,889
- Hawaiian Population: 32
- Indian Population: 248
- Male Population: 16,038
- Female Population: 17,434
- Median Age: 31
- Median Age of Males: 31
- Median Age of Females: 32
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: 594 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 312/773
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 11,050
- Drive alone: 4,415
- Carpool: 1,319
- Public transit: 3,603
- Ride bikes or walk: 1,589
- Average commute time: 30.5 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 199
- 5 - 9: 949
- 10 - 14: 1,095
- 15 - 19: 1,640
- 20 - 24: 1,387
- 25 - 29: 462
- 30 - 34: 1,813
- 35 - 39: 331
- 40 - 44: 410
- 45 - 59: 1,336
- 60 - 89: 1,026
- 90 plus: 402
The Economics
- Average House Value: $283,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $35,013
- Businesses: 895
- Employees: 34,364
- Annual Payroll: $2,110,404,000
- Average Family Income: $40,472
- Median Family Income: $25,143
- Average Income for Men: $27,145
- Average Income for Women: $21,384
The Politics
- Congressional District: 04, 07
- Congressional District Land Area: 39.0, 56.0
- Sr Senator: Mark Kirk (R)
- Jr Senator: Richard J. Durbin (D)
- US House Representative: Luis V. Gutierrez (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 031
- State FIPS Code: 17
Schools in 60612 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Beidler Elementary
- 3151 W Walnut St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6811
- Bethune Elementary
- 3030 W Arthington St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6890
- Brown W Elementary
- 54 N Hermitage Ave
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7250
- Calhoun North Elementary
- 2833 W Adams St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6940
- Cather Elementary
- 2908 W Washington Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6780
- Dett Elementary
- 2306 W Maypole Ave
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7160
- Dodge Elementary
- 2651 W Washington Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6640
- Foundations Elementary
- 2040 W Adams St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7605
- Herbert Elementary
- 2131 W Monroe St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7806
- Irving Elementary
- 749 S Oakley Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7295
- Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
- 3030 W Harrison St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6840
- Kellman Corporate Community Elementary
- 751 S Sacramento Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6602
- King Elementary
- 740 S Campbell Ave
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7898
- Locke A Elem Charter Academy
- 3141 W Jackson Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 265-7232
- Mitchell Elementary
- 2233 W Ohio St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7655
- Morton Elem Career Academy
- 431 N Troy St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6791
- Rudolph Elem Learning Center
- 110 N Paulina St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7460
- Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
- 2022 W Washington Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7685
- Middle Schools
- Nia Middle Elementary
- 2040 W Adams St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7490
- High Schools
- Best Practice High School
- 2040 W Adams St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7610
- Healy Program Center North
- 100 N Western Ave
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (312) 633-1670
- Iyc Chicago
- 136 N Western Ave
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (312) 633-5219
- Manley Career Academy High School
- 2935 W Polk St
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-6900
- Phoenix Military Acad H S
- 145 S Campbell Ave
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7275
- Other Schools
- Crane Achievement Academy Hs
- 2245 W Jackson Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7550
- Crane Technical Prep High School
- 2245 W Jackson Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7550
- Grant Elem Community Academy
- 145 S Campbell Av
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7275
- Jefferson, N Elem Alt School
- 1100 S Hamilton Ave
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 433-7110
- Other Schools
- Spalding Elementary
- 1628 W Washington Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7400
- Spalding High School
- 1628 W Washington Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7400
- Suder Elementary
- 2022 W Washington Bl
- Chicago, IL 60612
- (773) 534-7685
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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 60612 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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