Welcome to CHICAGO, IL 60609
60609 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Chicago, Illinois. Median household income here ($25,705) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly single. The average house value here ($88,200) is significantly lower than in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area as a whole, so this is probably a great place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 25.2. There are 39,240 men and 40,229 women. The median age for men is 24.3 while for women the median age is 26.0.
60609 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (same latitude as Shenyang, China) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 595.52 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 60609
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Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- BGCC - Robert Taylor
- Back Of The Yards Neighborhood Council
- Canaryville Improvement Association
- Green Street Block Club
- Mary Mcdowell Settlement
- Mckinley Park Civic Asscoiation
- Repairer Of The Breach Minister
- Robert Taylor Homes A Local Advisory Council
- Robert Taylor Homes B Local Advisory Council
- Wentworth Gardens Local Advisory Council
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Real Estate & Home Values in Chicago, IL
Average Home Value in 60609: $88,200
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: 79,469
- White Population: 27,623
- Black Population: 30,948
- Hispanic Population: 34,466
- Asian Population: 981
- Hawaiian Population: 46
- Indian Population: 403
- Male Population: 39,240
- Female Population: 40,229
- Median Age: 25.2
- Median Age of Males: 24.3
- Median Age of Females: 26.0
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: 41.8
- Elevation: 596 feet above sea level
- Area code: 312/773
Marital Status
Average Age
The Economics
- Average House Value: $88,200
- Average Annual Household Income: $38,199
- Businesses: 958
- Employees: 24,339
- Annual Payroll: $751,472,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 04, 07, 03, 01
- Congressional District Land Area: 39.0, 56.0, 124.0, 97.0
- Sr Senator: Barack Obama (D)
- Jr Senator: Richard Durbin (D)
- US House Representative: Luis V. Gutierrez (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 031
- State FIPS Code: 17
Schools in 60609 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Abbott Elementary
- 3630 S Wells St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1660
- Attucks Elementary
- 3813 S Dearborn St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1270
- Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr
- 5255 S State St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1230
- Beethoven Elementary
- 25 W 47th St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1480
- Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct
- 4747 S Marshfield Av
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4600
- Daley Elem Academy
- 5024 S Wolcott Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-9091
- Dewey Elem Academy Of Fine Arts
- 5415 S Union Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1666
- Farren Fine Arts Elementary
- 5055 S State St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1440
- Fulton Elementary
- 5300 S Hermitage Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-9000
- Graham, A Elementary
- 4436 S Union Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1308
- Greene, N Elementary
- 3525 S Honore St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4560
- Hamline Elementary
- 4747 S Bishop St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4565
- Hedges Elementary
- 4747 S Winchester Av
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-7360
- Hendricks Elem Community Academy
- 4316 S Princeton Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1696
- Lara Elem Academy
- 4619 S Wolcott Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4389
- Libby Elementary
- 5300 S Loomis Bl
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-9051
- Mcclellan Elementary
- 3527 S Wallace St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1732
- Mccorkle Elementary
- 4421 S State St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1793
- Namaste Elem Charter
- 3540 S Hermitage Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 715-9558
- Parkman Elementary
- 245 W 51st St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1739
- Princeton A C Elementary
- 5125 S Princeton Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1960
- Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
- 4600 S Hermitage Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4890
- Sherman Elementary
- 1000 W 52nd St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1757
- Middle Schools
- Chgo Childrens Choir Elem Charter
- 3737 S Paulina St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 890-4720
- Evergreen Academy Elementary
- 3537 S Paulina St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4836
- High Schools
- Dugan Alternative High School
- 4541 S Wood St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4824
- Las Casas Occupational Hs
- 8 W Root St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-6050
- Richards Career Academy Hs
- 5009 S Laflin St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4945
- Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
- 4747 S Union Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1625
- Other Schools
- Ace Technical Charter High School
- 5410 S State St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 548-8705
- Big Picture Hs Back Of The Yards
- 4946 S Paulina St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-9219
- Second Chance Alternative Hs
- 4747 S Marshfield Av
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-4600
- Tilden Achievement Academy Hs
- 4747 S Union Ave
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1559
- Other Schools
- Hartigan Elem Community Arts Spec
- 8 W Root St
- Chicago, IL 60609
- (773) 535-1460
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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 60609 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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