The U.S. ZIP Code 60608 is associated with Chicago, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 80,059. About 13.1% of residents in ZIP Code 60608 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.6 years. An estimated 28.9% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,525. Median househould income in this region is $50,133, while about 15% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60608 is $50,133, while the region's mean household income is $68,601. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,525. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60608 of $23,525 is approximately 34.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 15.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately61.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 60608 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.5% of 60608 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 60608, 71.9% of the population graduated high school, while 28.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.5% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 14.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.2% |
| Associate's degree | 4.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60608, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 48.7% of 60608 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60608 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (47.0%), followed by Some other race (23.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47.0% |
| Black or African American | 17.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 23.5% |
In ZIP Code 60608, 45.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 41.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cook County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 45.9% |
| Spanish | 41.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 10.3% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60608 are younger than average. The median age of 32.6 years in ZIP Code 60608 is approximately 14.44% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.1% of the population in 60608 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 60608 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 23.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60608 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 77.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60608 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 77.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
The median home value in ZIP Code 60608 in January 2025 comes in at $359,473. The January 2025 value is approximately 3% higher than the $350,554 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $346,775 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60608, an estimated 57.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cook County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $359,473 |
| Dec 2024 | $356,696 |
| Nov 2024 | $354,328 |
| Oct 2024 | $352,483 |
| Sep 2024 | $351,270 |
| Aug 2024 | $350,554 |
| Jul 2024 | $350,581 |
| Jun 2024 | $351,455 |
| May 2024 | $352,075 |
| Apr 2024 | $351,077 |
| Mar 2024 | $348,851 |
| Feb 2024 | $346,775 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 57.3% |
In 60608, 58.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.5 minutes. Approximately 21.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60608 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 60608 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60608 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.74 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.05% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60608 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 18.09¢/kWh | 13.94¢/kWh | 10.86¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.62¢/kWh | 14.04¢/kWh | 9.06¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60608 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.85 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.04 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.86 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.59 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.51 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.67 | 1.78 | 5.46 |