Welcome to CHICAGO, IL 60608
60608 is a densely populated, 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, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($113,400) is lower than in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 27.2. There are 51,834 men and 40,638 women. The median age for men is 27.2 while for women the median age is 27.4.
60608 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (same latitude as Rome, Italy) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 590.26 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 60608
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- Abla Local Advisory Council
- Eighteenth Street Development Corporation
- Fairfield Community Organization
- Marcy Newberry Association
- Near Westside Section 8
- Pilsen East Art District
- Pilsen Homeowners And Renters
- Pilsen Little Village
- Pilsen Neighborhood Community Council
- Pilsen Resurrection Development
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Real Estate & Home Values in Chicago, IL
Average Home Value in 60608: $113,400
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 92,472
- White Population: 32,997
- Black Population: 17,206
- Hispanic Population: 57,999
- Asian Population: 4,709
- Hawaiian Population: 33
- Indian Population: 684
- Male Population: 51,834
- Female Population: 40,638
- Median Age: 27.2
- Median Age of Males: 27.2
- Median Age of Females: 27.4
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 level
- Area code: 312/773
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $113,400
- Average Annual Household Income: $37,286
- Businesses: 1,121
- Employees: 23,860
- Annual Payroll: $858,791,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03, 04, 07
- Congressional District Land Area: 124.0, 39.0, 56.0
- Sr Senator: Barack Obama (D)
- Jr Senator: Richard Durbin (D)
- US House Representative: Daniel Lipinski (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 031
- State FIPS Code: 17
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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