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. Housing prices here (average $210,500) are fairly typical for the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area.
The average family income here is $40,630/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 60609 is $27,184.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 60609 earn an average of $27,876/year. Women earn only $19,467/year.
23,358 people in 60609 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 60609? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 60609 is 35.2 minutes!
The median age here is 29. There are 32,356 men and 32,550 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 30.
To give you a sense of the community, 40,520 people (out of the 64,906 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 15,835 homes, and 1,427 businesses every day. 1,834 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
60609 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Skopje, Macedonia!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 595 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 60609
Worth Watching
Premier Neighborhoods How to Earn a Star
- BGCC - Robert Taylor
- Back Of The Yards Neighborhood Council
- Bridgeport
- Canaryville Improvement Association
- Fuller Park
- Gage Park
- Green Street Block Club
- Mary Mcdowell Settlement
- McKinley Park
- 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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Other nearby neighborhoods
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HOA Property Management Information in Chicago, IL
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Chicago, IL
Average Home Value in 60609: $210,500
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
Demographics
- Total Population: 64,906
- White Population: 24,918
- Black Population: 19,275
- Hispanic Population: 34,489
- Asian Population: 2,587
- Hawaiian Population: 71
- Indian Population: 785
- Male Population: 32,356
- Female Population: 32,550
- Median Age: 29
- Median Age of Males: 29
- Median Age of Females: 30
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 levele
- Area code: 312/773
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 22,961
- Drive alone: 10,311
- Carpool: 4,791
- Public transit: 5,748
- Ride bikes or walk: 1,834
- Average commute time: 35.2 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 341
- 5 - 9: 1,312
- 10 - 14: 2,104
- 15 - 19: 2,795
- 20 - 24: 2,745
- 25 - 29: 957
- 30 - 34: 3,906
- 35 - 39: 540
- 40 - 44: 1,262
- 45 - 59: 2,824
- 60 - 89: 2,860
- 90 plus: 1,315
The Economics
- Average House Value: $210,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $34,725
- Businesses: 936
- Employees: 18,206
- Annual Payroll: $712,445,000
- Average Family Income: $40,630
- Median Family Income: $25,705
- Average Income for Men: $27,876
- Average Income for Women: $19,467
The Politics
- Congressional District: 04, 07, 03, 01
- Congressional District Land Area: 39.0, 56.0, 124.0, 97.0
- 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 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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