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Zip Code 60608 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    80,313
  • Density
    12,643 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $247,800
  • Med. Rent
    $774

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 60608 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#67 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 80313 Residents
#79 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 29364
#329 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 27.78%
#436 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 12,643
#642 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Ride Bicycles To Work 2.58%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 60608 is 80,313 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.77 | Zip Code 60608 land area is 6.3522 sq. miles | Population density is 12,643.34 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 30.9
Median Age - Male 30.4
Median Age - Female 31.6

Median age of zip code 60608 is 10.4% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 16.9% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 60608 is 9% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 15.1% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 60608 median age is 11% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 17.9% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 35791
Black or African American population 12869
Asian population 7279
American Indian and Alaska Native population 585
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 24
Other population 22170

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.3% Czech 0.3%
Danish 0.1% Dutch 0.1%
English 0.6% French No Basque 0.4%
French Canadian 0.2% German 2.7%
Greek 0.1% Hungarian 0.1%
Irish 2.9% Italian 1.7%
Lithuanian 0.8% Norwegian 0%
Polish 4.3% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.1% Scotch-Irish 0.1%
Scottish 0.1% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.9% Swedish 0.3%
Swiss 0.1% Ukrainian 0.1%
USA 1% Welsh 0.1%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.1% Other Ancestries 74.9%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 14905
Married couples 54.92%
Other couples 45.08%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 37.11% 42.4%
$30,000 and $50,000 22.85% 22.11%
$50,000 and $100,000 28.59% 26.03%
$100,000 and $200,000 9.08% 7.73%
$200,000 or more 2.36% 1.73%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 38.1%
Spanish language 51.84%
Other European language 1.5%
Asian language 8.25%
Other language 0.31%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 25203
Detached housing units 18.1%
Attached housing units 4.01%
2 units 21.85%
3 - 4 units 27.49%
5 - 9 units 15%
10 - 19 units 2.29%
20 - 49 units 2.5%
50 or more units 8.65%
Mobile homes 0.12%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 60.77%
Use public transportation 27.78%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 2.58%
Walk to work 6.47%
Work at home 2.4%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.53%
Attend Public School 15.09%
Attend college undergraduate program 5.26%
Attent graduate studies 1.71%
Not enrolled in school 74.41%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 25.33%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 15.42%
High school diploma 26.03%
Some college, no degree 14.36%
Associate degree 4.79%
Bachelor's degree 12.92%
Graduate or professional degree 1.15%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 1,160
Wholesale Trade 155
Retail Trade 154
Accommodation and Food Services 128
Other Services (except Public Administration) 119
Health Care and Social Assistance 112
Manufacturing 107
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 68
Transportation and Warehousing 67
Finance and Insurance 67
Construction 61
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 48
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 30
Educational Services 18
Information 10
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 9
Management of Companies and Enterprises 4
Industries not classified 2
Utilities 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 85.83%
Housing vacant 14.17%
Housing occupied by owner 33.68%
Housing occupied by tenant 66.32%
Total Rented Units 16715
Median Contract Gross Rent $620
Median Gross Rent $774
Median Home Value $247,800

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 60608 median gross rent is 24.84% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $610
1 Bedroom $700
2 Bedrooms $790
3 Bedrooms $970
4 Bedrooms $1,090
AVERAGE RENT $832

Average rent in zip code 60608 ($832.00) is 17.1% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 11% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 60608 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 17.7% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 17.4% lower, two bedroom rent is 17% lower, three bedroom rent is 16.6% lower, four bedroom rent is 17.2% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 29364
Detached housing units 16.66%
Attached housing units 4.27%
2 units 22.05%
3 - 4 units 28.34%
5 - 9 units 15.91%
10 - 19 units 2.26%
20 - 49 units 2.4%
50 or more units 8%
Mobile homes 0.1%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $25,135,100
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $18,801,500
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $6,333,600

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Zip Codes Near 60608

Zip Code City County Distance
60707 Elmwood Park Cook 10.17 ml
60607 Chicago Cook 10.31 ml
60634 Chicago Cook 10.63 ml
60171 River Grove Cook 10.89 ml
60160 Melrose Park Cook 11.26 ml
60165 Stone Park Cook 11.75 ml
60659 Chicago Cook 12.81 ml
60164 Melrose Park Cook 12.9 ml
60131 Franklin Park Cook 13.22 ml
60645 Chicago Cook 13.58 ml