Area Code 708

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Area Code 708 Map

Area Code 708 Overview

2,199,693
TOTAL POPULATION
1,081,886
MALE POPULATION
1,117,807
FEMALE POPULATION
96.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,573
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,220
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$93,022
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,745
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
40.63
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,153,796
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 708

The most populous races in Area Code 708 are White / Caucasian (1,226,644 | 55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (581,843 | 26.5%), and Black / African American (370,255 | 16.8%).
Race in Area Code 708
Race# Population% Population
Asian152,8387.0%
Black / African American370,25516.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific8910.0%
Hispanic or Latino581,84326.5%
Native / Alaskan11,7360.5%
White / Caucasian1,226,64455.8%
Two or more Races190,6788.7%
Some other Race246,65111.2%
Total2,199,693100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 708

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 708 are Mexican (484,780 | 22.0%), German (228,009 | 10.4%), Irish (214,439 | 9.8%), Polish (210,636 | 9.6%), and Italian (140,246 | 6.4%), together accounting for 58.1% of all Area Code 708 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 708
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan550.0%
African11,5140.5%
Alaska Native30.0%
Albanian2,3350.1%
Alsatian830.0%
American54,1802.5%
Apache2840.0%
Arab32,2201.5%
Argentinean1,1530.1%
Armenian1,8610.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2,2940.1%
Australian1730.0%
Austrian6,8260.3%
Bahamian100.0%
Bangladeshi1110.0%
Barbadian2530.0%
Basque560.0%
Belgian2,5580.1%
Belizean6370.0%
Bermudan330.0%
Bhutanese7,1580.3%
Blackfeet4490.0%
Bolivian8560.0%
Brazilian1,7110.1%
British4,4060.2%
British West Indian940.0%
Bulgarian5,8450.3%
Burmese17,8820.8%
Cajun480.0%
Cambodian1,7480.1%
Canadian1,5270.1%
Cape Verdean470.0%
Carpatho Rusyn170.0%
Celtic600.0%
Central American17,2240.8%
Central American Indian2,4940.1%
Cherokee3,6520.2%
Cheyenne200.0%
Chickasaw1000.0%
Chilean6150.0%
Chinese180.0%
Chippewa7690.0%
Choctaw4690.0%
Colombian5,5740.3%
Comanche570.0%
Costa Rican3350.0%
Cree440.0%
Creek1440.0%
Croatian9,0260.4%
Crow320.0%
Cuban5,7880.3%
Cypriot430.0%
Czech22,5101.0%
Czechoslovakian2,8470.1%
Danish5,0270.2%
Delaware40.0%
Dominican1,1800.1%
Dutch22,1901.0%
Dutch West Indian430.0%
Eastern European8,5950.4%
Ecuadorian5,4640.3%
Egyptian2,0800.1%
English70,2773.2%
Estonian1210.0%
Ethiopian1,0950.1%
European18,7860.9%
Fijian860.0%
Filipino1,6310.1%
Finnish2,1340.1%
French20,9110.9%
French American Indian1020.0%
French Canadian3,5350.2%
German228,00910.4%
German Russian1020.0%
Ghanaian4680.0%
Greek21,7201.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro2580.0%
Guatemalan9,0280.4%
Guyanese1880.0%
Haitian1,6220.1%
Hmong650.0%
Honduran2,5910.1%
Hungarian7,3690.3%
Icelander680.0%
Indian (Asian)42,4601.9%
Indonesian3340.0%
Inupiat850.0%
Iranian2,6050.1%
Iraqi1,1420.1%
Irish214,4399.8%
Iroquois2340.0%
Israeli4820.0%
Italian140,2466.4%
Jamaican2,8560.1%
Japanese4410.0%
Jordanian4,1090.2%
Kenyan2740.0%
Korean28,4371.3%
Laotian6490.0%
Latvian1,1510.1%
Lebanese2,1480.1%
Liberian490.0%
Lithuanian22,1491.0%
Lumbee170.0%
Luxembourger9120.0%
Macedonian2,0330.1%
Malaysian4480.0%
Maltese290.0%
Menominee2050.0%
Mexican484,78022.0%
Mexican American Indian8,6120.4%
Mongolian2420.0%
Moroccan1,2730.1%
Native Hawaiian9080.0%
Navajo6930.0%
New Zealander160.0%
Nicaraguan1,2000.1%
Nigerian5,9350.3%
Northern European1,2060.1%
Norwegian14,8760.7%
Okinawan950.0%
Osage270.0%
Ottawa330.0%
Paiute310.0%
Pakistani2,7290.1%
Palestinian10,7900.5%
Panamanian6170.0%
Paraguayan100.0%
Pennsylvania German660.0%
Peruvian2,5060.1%
Polish210,6369.6%
Portuguese1,4080.1%
Potawatomi770.0%
Pueblo100.0%
Puerto Rican42,8191.9%
Romanian7,1610.3%
Russian22,2501.0%
Salvadoran3,3100.2%
Samoan2230.0%
Scandinavian3,1070.1%
Scotch-Irish6,2550.3%
Scottish13,6460.6%
Seminole600.0%
Senegalese4940.0%
Serbian7,6230.4%
Shoshone30.0%
Sioux3720.0%
Slavic7790.0%
Slovak7,2910.3%
Slovene1,8380.1%
Somali1340.0%
South African5450.0%
South American18,0490.8%
South American Indian1690.0%
Soviet Union650.0%
Spaniard4,0470.2%
Spanish2,2120.1%
Spanish American Indian60.0%
Sri Lankan5,7770.3%
Subsaharan African21,3911.0%
Sudanese860.0%
Swedish28,1151.3%
Swiss3,6160.2%
Syrian1,7000.1%
Taiwanese220.0%
Thai55,0322.5%
Tlingit-Haida220.0%
Tongan550.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2950.0%
Turkish1,7300.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander400.0%
Ugandan1260.0%
Ukrainian14,4520.7%
Uruguayan1770.0%
Ute440.0%
Venezuelan1,6100.1%
Vietnamese2510.0%
Welsh4,1480.2%
West Indian2870.0%
Yakama180.0%
Yaqui460.0%
Yugoslavian1,8640.1%
Yuman330.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 708

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 708 came from Latin America (207,641 | 9.4%), Central America (191,814 | 8.7%), Mexico (182,042 | 8.3%), Asia (122,331 | 5.6%), and Europe (108,501 | 4.9%), together accounting for 36.9% of all Area Code 708 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 708
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan710.0%
Africa13,6600.6%
Albania1,0610.1%
Argentina7510.0%
Armenia1860.0%
Asia122,3315.6%
Australia2920.0%
Austria4710.0%
Bahamas960.0%
Bangladesh3030.0%
Barbados470.0%
Belarus2,5680.1%
Belgium1130.0%
Belize6000.0%
Bolivia5440.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,7770.1%
Brazil1,5460.1%
Bulgaria4,9140.2%
Cambodia5510.0%
Cameroon2240.0%
Canada2,8370.1%
Caribbean3,8380.2%
Central America191,8148.7%
Chile4020.0%
China24,6841.1%
Colombia2,9620.1%
Congo1240.0%
Costa Rica1180.0%
Croatia9240.0%
Cuba1,3390.1%
Czechoslovakia1,5580.1%
Denmark1710.0%
Dominica90.0%
Dominican Republic3690.0%
Eastern Africa2,1270.1%
Eastern Asia38,9591.8%
Eastern Europe88,7134.0%
Ecuador2,8580.1%
Egypt1,7000.1%
El Salvador1,9320.1%
England1,2310.1%
Eritrea1600.0%
Ethiopia5620.0%
Europe108,5014.9%
Fiji150.0%
France7040.0%
Germany3,3310.2%
Ghana7140.0%
Greece3,2900.2%
Grenada50.0%
Guatemala4,7620.2%
Guyana610.0%
Haiti5690.0%
Honduras1,4770.1%
Hong Kong1,4400.1%
Hungary2960.0%
India36,4021.7%
Indonesia1820.0%
Iran1,6440.1%
Iraq1,4150.1%
Ireland2,1750.1%
Israel9790.0%
Italy4,5890.2%
Jamaica1,1580.1%
Japan2,5320.1%
Jordan4,0420.2%
Kazakhstan6250.0%
Kenya3960.0%
Korea10,7360.5%
Kuwait5150.0%
Laos870.0%
Latin America207,6419.4%
Latvia3690.0%
Lebanon8220.0%
Liberia510.0%
Lithuania4,4670.2%
Malaysia4200.0%
Mexico182,0428.3%
Middle Africa4710.0%
Moldova1,3040.1%
Morocco1,0150.1%
Nepal3580.0%
Netherlands3740.0%
Nicaragua5480.0%
Nigeria4,4540.2%
North Macedonia1,4130.1%
Northern Africa3,6980.2%
Northern Europe5,5970.3%
Norway1230.0%
Oceania4580.0%
Pakistan3,9800.2%
Panama3260.0%
Peru1,4320.1%
Philippines15,3340.7%
Poland44,9962.1%
Portugal1780.0%
Romania3,3200.2%
Russia3,6670.2%
Saudi Arabia8210.0%
Scotland2290.0%
Senegal3530.0%
Serbia2,5080.1%
Singapore1160.0%
Somalia830.0%
South Africa9100.0%
South America11,9890.5%
South Central Asia44,9602.0%
South Eastern Asia21,2901.0%
Southern Europe8,6250.4%
Spain5470.0%
Sri Lanka1280.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines150.0%
Sudan1460.0%
Sweden2330.0%
Switzerland1370.0%
Syria2,0360.1%
Taiwan1,8460.1%
Thailand1,1070.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2160.0%
Turkey1,3820.1%
Uganda2600.0%
Ukraine10,8770.5%
Uruguay1090.0%
Uzbekistan2920.0%
Venezuela1,2810.1%
Vietnam3,1550.1%
West Indies150.0%
Western Africa5,9290.3%
Western Asia13,6180.6%
Western Europe5,1540.2%
Yemen6610.0%
Zaire450.0%
Zimbabwe480.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 708

Sex and Age in Area Code 708

The most populous age groups in Area Code 708 are 10 to 14 Years (78,937 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (75,889 | 6.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62,116 (5.7%)60,777 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years70,370 (6.5%)65,916 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years78,937 (7.3%)71,895 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years75,628 (7.0%)71,537 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years64,819 (6.0%)60,984 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years69,648 (6.4%)69,296 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years74,821 (6.9%)73,222 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years75,867 (7.0%)73,920 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years71,910 (6.7%)73,450 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years72,136 (6.7%)70,252 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years70,682 (6.5%)73,101 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years72,919 (6.7%)73,605 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years65,969 (6.1%)75,889 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years53,443 (4.9%)62,482 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years43,763 (4.1%)49,796 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years27,030 (2.5%)36,146 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years16,679 (1.5%)24,392 (2.2%)
85 Years and over15,149 (1.4%)31,147 (2.8%)
Total1,081,886 (100.0%)1,117,807 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 708

Median Family Size in Area Code 708

The median family size in Area Code 708 is 3.22 persons per family, with married-couple families (398,085 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29425 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (41,754 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 708
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple398,085 (72.8%)3.29
Single Male/Father41,754 (7.6%)2.88
Single Female/Mother107,103 (19.6%)3.07
Total Families546,942 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Area Code 708

The median household size in Area Code 708 is 2.59 persons per household, with married-couple households (398,085 | 48.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31053 persons per household. non-family households (281,769 | 34.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 708
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple398,085 (48.0%)3.31
Single Male/Father41,754 (5.0%)3.18
Single Female/Mother107,103 (12.9%)3.26
Non-family281,769 (34.0%)1.17
Total Households828,711 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 708

Out of a total of 828,711 households in Area Code 708, 546,942 (66.0%) are family households, while 281,769 (34.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 214,592, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 242,012.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 708
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-242,012 (29.2%)
2-Person Households214,592 (25.9%)34,182 (4.1%)
3-Person Households128,583 (15.5%)3,739 (0.4%)
4-Person Households114,852 (13.9%)1,255 (0.2%)
5-Person Households57,698 (7.0%)460 (0.1%)
6-Person Households19,071 (2.3%)91 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12,146 (1.5%)30 (0.0%)
Total546,942 (66.0%)281,769 (34.0%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 708

Fertility by Age in Area Code 708

Average fertility rate in Area Code 708 is 52.7 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 92.3 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years422 (1.7%)40.7
20 to 34 years17,249 (68.8%)92.3
35 to 50 years7,420 (29.6%)41.0
Total25,091 (100.0%)52.7

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 708

65.1% of women with births (25,091) in Area Code 708 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 708
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)422 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years10,495 (60.8%)6,754 (39.2%)
35 to 50 years4,511 (60.8%)2,909 (39.2%)
Total16,322 (65.0%)8,769 (34.9%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 708

Average fertility rate in Area Code 708 is 52.7 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.9 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 42.7 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 26.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 708
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,775 (7.1%)42.7
High School Diploma5,434 (21.7%)64.4
College or Associate's Degree6,242 (24.9%)53.2
Bachelor's Degree6,592 (26.3%)68.6
Graduate Degree5,048 (20.1%)77.9
Total25,091 (100.0%)52.7

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 708

34.9% of women with births in Area Code 708 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 62.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 68.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 708
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School564 (31.8%)1,211 (68.2%)
High School Diploma2,228 (41.0%)3,206 (59.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2,546 (40.8%)3,696 (59.2%)
Bachelor's Degree4,128 (62.6%)2,464 (37.4%)
Graduate Degree2,459 (48.7%)2,589 (51.3%)
Total16,322 (65.0%)8,769 (34.9%)

Income in Area Code 708

Income Overview in Area Code 708

Per Capita Income in Area Code 708 is $48,573, while median incomes of families and households are $114,220 and $93,022 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,199,693$48,573
Median Family Income546,942$114,220
Mean Family Income546,942$13,503,616
Median Household Income828,711$93,022
Mean Household Income828,711$11,297,867
Income Deficit546,942$10,745
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,199,69328.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,199,69371.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,199,69340.63

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 708

Average Earnings in Area Code 708 are $52,893, $63,261 for men and $43,050 for women, a difference of 32.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 708
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male617,506 (52.9%)$63,261
Female550,332 (47.1%)$43,050
Total1,167,838 (100.0%)$52,893

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 708

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 708 are $100,000+ for men (149,337 | 24.2%) and $100,000+ for women (70,481 | 12.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 708
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23,042 (3.7%)29,514 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99914,113 (2.3%)18,986 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49915,637 (2.5%)19,760 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99911,394 (1.8%)15,821 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49914,208 (2.3%)19,409 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99910,890 (1.8%)15,592 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49911,581 (1.9%)15,314 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9998,606 (1.4%)12,074 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49912,191 (2.0%)15,309 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99915,706 (2.5%)19,542 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99929,284 (4.7%)33,969 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99932,685 (5.3%)32,661 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99928,718 (4.6%)26,999 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99927,857 (4.5%)25,399 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99928,979 (4.7%)27,645 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99923,421 (3.8%)22,937 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99947,262 (7.6%)41,486 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99937,602 (6.1%)32,551 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99974,993 (12.1%)54,883 (10.0%)
$100,000+149,337 (24.2%)70,481 (12.8%)
Total617,506 (100.0%)550,332 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708

Average earnings in Area Code 708 are $6,644,759 for men and $4,547,957 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $8,729,263, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,696,732. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $7,051,180, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,777,053.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,696,732$1,777,053
High School Diploma$4,576,765$2,436,120
College or Associate's Degree$5,484,149$3,536,041
Bachelor's Degree$7,372,292$5,391,612
Graduate Degree$8,729,263$7,051,180
Total$6,644,759$4,547,957

Family Income in Area Code 708

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 708

According to the Area Code 708 family income data, there are 10,484,878 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,917.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 596,167 families (109.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 708
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,411,110258.0%
$10,000 to $14,999596,167109.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,838,819336.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,374,822434.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994,049,012740.3%
$50,000 to $74,9997,309,3331,336.4%
$75,000 to $99,9996,704,9621,225.9%
$100,000 to $149,99910,484,8781,917.0%
$150,000 to $199,9996,774,4241,238.6%
$200,000+9,869,5681,804.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 708

7+ person families (10,325 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 708 with $141,990 per family, while 2-person families (226,959 | 41.5%) have the highest median income of $47,682 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 708
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families226,959 (41.5%)$95,365
3-Person Families128,092 (23.4%)$120,942
4-Person Families111,033 (20.3%)$135,561
5-Person Families52,822 (9.7%)$137,245
6-Person Families17,711 (3.2%)$139,054
7+ Person Families10,325 (1.9%)$141,990
Total546,942 (100.0%)$114,220

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 708

The median family income in Area Code 708 is $114,220, with families comprising 3+ earners (81,245) having the highest median family income of $161,212, while families with no earners (67,230) have the lowest median family income of $58,228, accounting for 14.8% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 708
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners67,230 (12.3%)$58,228
1 Earner170,426 (31.2%)$86,789
2 Earners228,041 (41.7%)$137,353
3+ Earners81,245 (14.8%)$161,212
Total546,942 (100.0%)$114,220

Household Income in Area Code 708

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 708

With 14,105,490 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 708, accounting for 1,702.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2,024,541 households (244.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 708
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,659,588441.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992,024,541244.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994,510,674544.3%
$25,000 to $34,9994,937,460595.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997,419,450895.3%
$50,000 to $74,99911,831,5071,427.7%
$75,000 to $99,99910,159,9971,226.0%
$100,000 to $149,99914,105,4901,702.1%
$150,000 to $199,9998,047,613971.1%
$200,000+11,211,6311,352.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 708

The median household income in Area Code 708 is $93,022, with the highest median household income of $114,779 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 316,924 households (38.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,392, with 17,184 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 708
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years17,184 (2.1%)$54,392
25 to 44 Years266,953 (32.2%)$103,281
45 to 64 Years316,924 (38.2%)$114,779
65+ Years227,650 (27.5%)$65,040
Total828,711 (100.0%)$93,022

Poverty in Area Code 708

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 708

With 9.1% poverty level for males and 11.4% for females among the residents of Area Code 708, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12,390 males (14.2%) and 2,272 females (15.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,055 (13.3%)8,685 (14.6%)
5 Years1,514 (12.1%)1,570 (12.9%)
6 to 11 Years12,390 (14.2%)11,600 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years6,436 (13.4%)5,601 (13.1%)
15 Years2,080 (13.1%)2,272 (15.3%)
16 and 17 Years4,029 (12.9%)3,197 (10.7%)
18 to 24 Years10,070 (11.1%)12,717 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Years10,726 (7.5%)17,803 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years9,936 (6.8%)15,166 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years10,466 (7.4%)11,659 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years9,638 (7.0%)14,354 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,417 (7.7%)10,232 (9.2%)
75 Years and over4,137 (7.2%)11,086 (12.7%)
Total96,894 (9.1%)125,942 (11.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 708

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 708, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.2% of males and 91.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52,749 (86.8%)50,932 (85.4%)
5 Years11,016 (87.9%)10,576 (87.1%)
6 to 11 Years75,061 (85.8%)69,250 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years41,718 (86.6%)37,162 (86.9%)
15 Years13,804 (86.9%)12,551 (84.7%)
16 and 17 Years27,306 (87.1%)26,757 (89.3%)
18 to 24 Years80,333 (88.9%)72,332 (85.1%)
25 to 34 Years132,594 (92.5%)124,391 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years136,554 (93.2%)132,004 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years131,179 (92.6%)131,348 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years127,786 (93.0%)134,149 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years88,235 (92.2%)100,777 (90.8%)
75 Years and over53,058 (92.8%)76,142 (87.3%)
Total971,393 (90.9%)978,371 (88.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 708

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 708 show that 4.2% or 16,684 of the total 398,085 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.9%, comprising of 438 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.3%, which includes 7,491 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 708
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children216,458 (96.7%)7,491 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children133,907 (95.7%)5,961 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children29,475 (91.3%)2,794 (8.7%)
5 or more Children1,561 (78.1%)438 (21.9%)
Total381,401 (95.8%)16,684 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 708

According to the poverty data in Area Code 708, 8.9% or 3,709 single-father households and 19.5% or 20,877 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 91 households (39.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 778 households (65.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 708
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,372 (6.0%)3,641 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,509 (9.4%)12,492 (24.4%)
3 or 4 Children737 (26.6%)3,966 (41.5%)
5 or more Children91 (39.4%)778 (65.9%)
Total3,709 (8.9%)20,877 (19.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 708

The poverty data for Area Code 708 shows that 16,684 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 24,586 of the single-parent households (16.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 438 households (21.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 869 household (61.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 708
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7,491 (3.3%)5,013 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children5,961 (4.3%)14,001 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children2,794 (8.7%)4,703 (38.2%)
5 or more Children438 (21.9%)869 (61.6%)
Total16,684 (4.2%)24,586 (16.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 708

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 708

Among the 1,049,930 employed individuals in Area Code 708, private company employees (725,062 | 69.1%), not-for-profit organizations (98,128 | 9.3%), and local government employees (78,785 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 708
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees725,06269.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)52,6465.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)44,1164.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations98,1289.3%
Local Government Employees78,7857.5%
State Government Employees27,1982.6%
Federal Government Employees21,7792.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2,2160.2%
Total1,049,930100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 708

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 708, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,758,950), 65.6% or 1,153,871 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 73,155 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.8% or 253,207 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,779.1% or 797,090 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years44,804 (38.5%)797,090 (1,779.1%)
20 to 24 Years94,359 (75.0%)1,131,153 (1,198.7%)
25 to 29 Years118,417 (85.2%)929,376 (784.8%)
30 to 34 Years126,813 (85.7%)626,968 (494.4%)
35 to 44 Years253,217 (85.8%)1,101,957 (435.2%)
45 to 54 Years240,971 (84.2%)1,030,452 (427.6%)
55 to 59 Years114,462 (78.1%)619,141 (540.9%)
60 to 64 Years88,934 (62.7%)414,063 (465.6%)
65 to 74 Years62,310 (29.7%)311,007 (499.2%)
75 Years and over12,523 (8.3%)52,405 (418.4%)
Total1,153,796 (65.6%)73,209 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 708, 81.3% of individuals (940,155) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,156,687) are in the labor force, with 500.6% or 4,706,416 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.5% or 406,715 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 972.1% or 665,441 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School68,453 (59.9%)1,110,556 (972.1%)
High School Diploma197,634 (74.7%)1,799,551 (680.2%)
College / Associate Degree258,664 (82.7%)1,786,683 (570.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher406,724 (87.5%)1,605,844 (345.4%)
Total940,128 (81.3%)5,790,375 (500.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 708

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 708 are Management (119,753 | 11.2%), Community & Social Service (117,729 | 11.0%), Business & Financial (70,460 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68,622 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (68,122 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 708

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 708, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.0%), Computers & Mathematics (75.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.1%), and Health Technologists (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 708
OccupationMaleFemale
Management70,376 (58.8%)49,377 (41.2%)
Business & Financial32,080 (45.5%)38,380 (54.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science51,395 (74.9%)17,227 (25.1%)
Computers & Mathematics29,897 (75.4%)9,766 (24.6%)
Architecture & Engineering16,780 (86.0%)2,740 (14.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,718 (50.0%)4,721 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 39,946 (33.9%)77,783 (66.1%)
Education, Arts & Media5,586 (31.0%)12,412 (69.0%)
Legal Services & Support8,685 (51.4%)8,201 (48.6%)
Education Instruction & Library15,941 (25.6%)46,416 (74.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9,734 (47.5%)10,754 (52.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17,671 (25.9%)50,451 (74.1%)
Health Technologists12,847 (26.2%)36,124 (73.8%)
Total (Category)211,468 (47.5%)233,218 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)569,934 (53.1%)502,347 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 708 are Food Preparation & Serving (48,876 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33,496 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (32,112 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (27,740 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (25,978 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 708

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 708, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.3%), Security & Protection (77.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 708
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,614 (14.4%)27,498 (85.6%)
Security & Protection20,149 (77.6%)5,829 (22.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention10,284 (73.5%)3,701 (26.5%)
Law Enforcement9,865 (82.3%)2,128 (17.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving24,100 (49.3%)24,776 (50.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19,773 (59.0%)13,723 (41.0%)
Personal Care & Service7,135 (25.7%)20,605 (74.3%)
Total (Category)75,771 (45.1%)92,431 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)569,934 (53.1%)502,347 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 708 are Office & Administration (118,547 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (100,930 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 708

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 708
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related51,165 (50.7%)49,765 (49.3%)
Office & Administration32,550 (27.5%)85,997 (72.5%)
Total (Category)83,715 (38.1%)135,762 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)569,934 (53.1%)502,347 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 708 are Construction & Extraction (46,975 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28,378 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,451 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 708

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 708
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry917 (63.2%)534 (36.8%)
Construction & Extraction45,765 (97.4%)1,210 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27,305 (96.2%)1,073 (3.8%)
Total (Category)73,987 (96.3%)2,817 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)569,934 (53.1%)502,347 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 708 are Production (62,448 | 5.8%), Transportation (53,730 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (46,934 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 708

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 708
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44,447 (71.2%)18,001 (28.8%)
Transportation46,126 (85.9%)7,604 (14.1%)
Material Moving34,420 (73.3%)12,514 (26.7%)
Total (Category)124,993 (76.6%)38,119 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)569,934 (53.1%)502,347 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 708

Employment Industries in Area Code 708

The major employment industries in Area Code 708 include Health Care & Social Assistance (145,265 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (114,883 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (106,402 | 9.9%), Professional & Scientific (96,008 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (95,499 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 708

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 708

The Area Code 708 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.6%), Construction (90.0%), and Utilities (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.7%), Educational Services (69.3%), and Enterprise Management (55.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 708
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,290 (68.8%)586 (31.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction299 (94.6%)17 (5.4%)
Construction56,320 (90.0%)6,279 (10.0%)
Manufacturing80,383 (70.0%)34,500 (30.0%)
Wholesale Trade19,702 (63.7%)11,234 (36.3%)
Retail Trade54,980 (51.7%)51,422 (48.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing61,584 (73.9%)21,803 (26.2%)
Utilities4,268 (78.3%)1,181 (21.7%)
Information9,749 (56.0%)7,651 (44.0%)
Finance & Insurance31,417 (49.2%)32,395 (50.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11,129 (53.2%)9,788 (46.8%)
Professional & Scientific54,596 (56.9%)41,412 (43.1%)
Enterprise Management676 (44.6%)839 (55.4%)
Administrative & Support27,963 (59.2%)19,295 (40.8%)
Educational Services29,356 (30.7%)66,143 (69.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance33,830 (23.3%)111,435 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11,453 (54.5%)9,554 (45.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services33,022 (50.2%)32,800 (49.8%)
Public Administration23,447 (57.8%)17,146 (42.2%)
Total569,934 (53.1%)502,347 (46.9%)

Education in Area Code 708

School Enrollment in Area Code 708

The most common levels of schooling among the 545,942 students in Area Code 708 are high school (126,010 | 23.1%), middle school (118,009 | 21.6%), and elementary school (108,383 | 19.9%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 708
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool33,9176.2%
Kindergarten26,6244.9%
Elementary School108,38319.9%
Middle School118,00921.6%
High School126,01023.1%
College / Undergraduate98,20518.0%
Graduate / Professional34,7946.4%
Total545,942100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 708

Out of a total of 545,942 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 708, 105,242 (19.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 440,700 (80.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13,598 (43.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 81,596 (90.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 708
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15,701 (58.2%)11,263 (41.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old110,827 (85.8%)18,289 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds132,361 (89.8%)15,006 (10.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds81,596 (90.5%)8,549 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32,243 (76.6%)9,824 (23.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds33,644 (65.2%)17,969 (34.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17,756 (56.6%)13,598 (43.4%)
35 Years and over16,560 (60.6%)10,756 (39.4%)
Total440,700 (80.7%)105,242 (19.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 708

Business (132,724 | 21.4%), education (67,226 | 10.9%), science & technology (64,022 | 10.3%), engineering (48,120 | 7.8%), and social sciences (47,941 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 618,979 individuals in Area Code 708 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 708
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics32,5435.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural32,4115.2%
Physical & Health Sciences17,0272.8%
Psychology29,4284.8%
Social Sciences47,9417.7%
Engineering48,1207.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,4280.7%
Science & Technology64,02210.3%
Business132,72421.4%
Education67,22610.9%
Literature & Languages25,7504.2%
Liberal Arts & History27,6824.5%
Visual & Performing Arts26,3614.3%
Communications29,5754.8%
Arts & Humanities33,7415.4%
Total618,979100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 708

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 708

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 708 are males with 2 vehicles (240,751, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (197,852, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 708
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21,125 (3.8%)22,557 (4.6%)
1 Vehicle123,005 (22.0%)126,153 (25.9%)
2 Vehicles240,751 (43.0%)197,852 (40.5%)
3 Vehicles111,942 (20.0%)93,361 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles46,155 (8.3%)35,436 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles16,340 (2.9%)12,667 (2.6%)
Total559,318 (100.0%)488,026 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 708

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 708 are 30 to 34 minutes (146,822 commuters, 15.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (117,054 commuters, 12.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (111,034 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Area Code 708
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes14,8811.6%
5 to 9 Minutes60,2706.5%
10 to 14 Minutes95,11010.3%
15 to 19 Minutes110,27611.9%
20 to 24 Minutes117,05412.7%
25 to 29 Minutes60,5556.6%
30 to 34 Minutes146,82215.9%
35 to 39 Minutes35,2243.8%
40 to 44 Minutes52,2615.7%
45 to 59 Minutes111,03412.0%
60 to 89 Minutes91,99910.0%
90 or more Minutes27,2683.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 708

The most common commute times in Area Code 708 are 30 to 34 minutes (83,207 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (63,615 commuters, 15.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 708
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,278 (1.5%)7,603 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes28,886 (5.8%)31,384 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes45,485 (9.1%)49,625 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes54,163 (10.9%)56,113 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes61,216 (12.3%)55,838 (13.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes33,228 (6.7%)27,327 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes83,207 (16.7%)63,615 (15.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes19,924 (4.0%)15,300 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes30,723 (6.2%)21,538 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes63,535 (12.8%)47,499 (11.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes54,064 (10.9%)37,935 (8.9%)
90 or more Minutes15,796 (3.2%)11,472 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 708

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 708 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (67,560, 13.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (66,948, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 708
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM39,017 (7.8%)16,152 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM33,401 (6.7%)11,570 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29,708 (6.0%)15,340 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM53,955 (10.8%)33,575 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM41,602 (8.4%)38,449 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM67,560 (13.6%)66,948 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM41,128 (8.3%)51,815 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM49,534 (10.0%)55,857 (13.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM22,408 (4.5%)26,884 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM28,112 (5.7%)31,648 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13,837 (2.8%)13,735 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,797 (1.2%)7,422 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM40,390 (8.1%)29,704 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM31,056 (6.2%)26,150 (6.1%)
Total497,505 (100.0%)425,249 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 708

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 708

Of the total 828,711 dwellings in Area Code 708, owner-occupied units account for 569,263 (68.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 259,448 (31.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 708
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units569,26368.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units259,44831.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units828,711100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 708

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 708
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household242,01229.2%
2-Person Household248,77430.0%
3-Person Household132,32216.0%
4+ Person Household205,60324.8%
Total Housing Units828,711100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 708

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 708
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household136,804 (56.5%)105,208 (43.5%)
2-Person Household180,213 (72.4%)68,561 (27.6%)
3-Person Household94,494 (71.4%)37,828 (28.6%)
4+ Person Household157,752 (76.7%)47,851 (23.3%)
Total Housing Units569,263 (68.7%)259,448 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School46,023 (59.1%)31,859 (40.9%)
High School Diploma114,187 (62.9%)67,373 (37.1%)
College/Associate Degree155,382 (67.1%)76,074 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher253,671 (75.1%)84,142 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 708

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 708
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years132,07315.9%
35 to 44 Years152,06418.3%
45 to 54 Years155,12618.7%
55 to 64 Years161,79819.5%
65 to 74 Years128,82715.5%
75 to 84 Years68,1278.2%
85 Years and Over30,6963.7%
Total828,711100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 708

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 708

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 708
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied569,263 (68.7%)$10,167,914
Renter-Occupied259,448 (31.3%)$5,164,806
Average828,711 (100.0%)$8,744,037

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 708

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 708
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010,911 (1.9%)16,678 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,907 (0.9%)6,744 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9998,978 (1.6%)14,142 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99912,313 (2.2%)11,816 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99913,139 (2.3%)14,131 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99927,523 (4.8%)28,373 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99945,126 (7.9%)33,861 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99979,484 (14.0%)45,823 (17.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99974,486 (13.1%)30,965 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999118,591 (20.8%)32,796 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more173,805 (30.5%)24,119 (9.3%)
Total569,263 (100.0%)259,448 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 708

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 708
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3008,380 (1.5%)6,495 (2.5%)
$300 to $49921,648 (3.8%)6,922 (2.7%)
$500 to $79968,072 (12.0%)17,193 (6.6%)
$800 to $99955,991 (9.8%)33,976 (13.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499109,567 (19.3%)95,030 (36.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99999,770 (17.5%)47,396 (18.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49973,719 (13.0%)23,965 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99950,134 (8.8%)10,487 (4.0%)
$3,000 or more81,982 (14.4%)8,066 (3.1%)
Total569,263 (100.0%)259,448 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 708

Housing Structures in Area Code 708

Housing Structures in Area Code 708
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached458,14755.3%
Single Unit, Attached63,1757.6%
2 Unit Apartments48,6625.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments52,7186.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments53,4556.5%
10 or more Apartments141,97317.1%
Mobile Home / Other10,5811.3%
Total828,711100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 708

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 708
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached415,894 (90.8%)42,253 (9.2%)
Single Unit, Attached51,649 (81.8%)11,526 (18.2%)
2 Unit Apartments21,084 (43.3%)27,578 (56.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15,970 (30.3%)36,748 (69.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,217 (21.0%)42,238 (79.0%)
10 or more Apartments46,417 (32.7%)95,556 (67.3%)
Mobile Home / Other7,032 (66.5%)3,549 (33.5%)
Total569,263 (68.7%)259,448 (31.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 708

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 708
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,886 (0.3%)14,488 (5.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms22,272 (3.9%)70,514 (27.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms156,959 (27.6%)123,562 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms209,461 (36.8%)39,245 (15.1%)
8 or more Rooms178,685 (31.4%)11,639 (4.5%)
Total569,263 (100.0%)259,448 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 708

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 708
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas515,314 (90.5%)180,164 (69.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,182 (1.1%)4,685 (1.8%)
Electricity44,183 (7.8%)67,618 (26.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene369 (0.1%)366 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke27 (0.0%)121 (0.1%)
All other Fuels1,809 (0.3%)2,354 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used1,379 (0.2%)4,140 (1.6%)
Total569,263 (100.0%)259,448 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 708

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 708
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23,809 (4.2%)54,718 (21.1%)
1 Vehicle175,928 (30.9%)129,113 (49.8%)
2 Vehicles243,550 (42.8%)59,301 (22.9%)
3 or more Vehicles125,976 (22.1%)16,316 (6.3%)
Total569,263 (100.0%)259,448 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 708

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 708

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units216,267352,996
Median Property Value$27,493,400$29,161,000
Median Household Income$7,682,262$126,071
Monthly Housing Costs$85,618$79,488
Real Estate Taxes$566,840$7,065

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011,899 (5.5%)8,264 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99912,244 (5.7%)12,253 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99999,486 (46.0%)161,314 (45.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99960,172 (27.8%)108,836 (30.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99920,113 (9.3%)38,557 (10.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9996,229 (2.9%)13,583 (3.8%)
$1,000,000 or more6,124 (2.8%)10,189 (2.9%)
Total216,267 (100.0%)352,996 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008,986 (4.2%)6,122 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99921,787 (10.1%)6,832 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99915,504 (7.2%)12,643 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99923,521 (10.9%)12,019 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99934,835 (16.1%)21,605 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99926,631 (12.3%)44,649 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99937,269 (17.2%)47,855 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more47,734 (22.1%)81,322 (23.0%)
Total216,267 (100.0%)352,996 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 708

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 708
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x60,999 (28.2%)11,488,081 (3,254.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x40,375 (18.7%)124,307 (35.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x26,998 (12.5%)93,257 (26.4%)
4.0x or more85,502 (39.5%)49,269 (14.0%)
Total216,267 (100.0%)352,996 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,735 (3.6%)1,696 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4999,301 (4.3%)6,290 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,499187,523 (86.7%)9,119 (2.6%)
Total216,267 (100.0%)352,996 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 708

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 708

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years144,653 (97.9%)3,104 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years369,819 (96.4%)13,911 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years153,477 (86.1%)24,746 (13.9%)
26 to 34 Years219,478 (85.0%)38,596 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years253,494 (86.4%)39,931 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years255,483 (89.8%)29,145 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years263,570 (92.2%)22,358 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years204,178 (98.8%)2,483 (1.2%)
75 Years and older143,697 (99.5%)726 (0.5%)
Total2,007,849 (92.0%)175,000 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 708

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 708
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born144,653 (97.9%)3,104 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen369,819 (96.4%)13,911 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen153,477 (86.1%)24,746 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 708

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 708
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000175,663 (88.0%)24,045 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999253,266 (86.5%)39,657 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999268,615 (88.0%)36,694 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999251,705 (91.2%)24,340 (8.8%)
$100,000 and over1,049,560 (95.6%)48,932 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 708

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 656,151 (38.0%)92,946 (62.9%)
6 to 18 Years137,663 (35.9%)244,868 (63.8%)
19 to 25 Years33,185 (18.6%)123,259 (69.2%)
25 to 34 Years43,256 (16.8%)181,649 (70.4%)
35 to 44 Years40,917 (13.9%)219,289 (74.7%)
45 to 54 Years39,370 (13.8%)222,401 (78.1%)
55 to 64 Years47,994 (16.8%)223,429 (78.1%)
65 to 74 Years189,932 (91.9%)113,684 (55.0%)
75 Years and over141,855 (98.2%)82,346 (57.0%)
Total730,323 (33.5%)1,503,871 (68.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 708

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 708
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years266 (0.4%)342 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years9,432 (4.8%)5,767 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years12,927 (5.5%)12,138 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years35,861 (8.4%)38,949 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years19,434 (20.3%)23,114 (20.8%)
75 Years and over22,363 (39.1%)40,293 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 708

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years218 (0.4%)193 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years851 (0.4%)773 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,630 (0.7%)908 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years7,687 (1.8%)5,793 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,142 (7.5%)4,750 (4.3%)
75 Years and over10,987 (19.2%)13,400 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years153 (0.3%)174 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,531 (0.8%)1,315 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,953 (0.8%)2,653 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years7,845 (1.8%)8,526 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,997 (3.1%)3,960 (3.6%)
75 Years and over4,212 (7.4%)6,984 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7,413 (3.8%)3,541 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years8,962 (3.8%)7,418 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years13,189 (3.1%)12,067 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,859 (4.0%)3,666 (3.3%)
75 Years and over5,731 (10.0%)10,773 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years825 (0.4%)739 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,991 (0.8%)2,361 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years16,078 (3.8%)21,016 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years10,847 (11.3%)15,966 (14.4%)
75 Years and over14,019 (24.5%)28,701 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,969 (1.0%)1,099 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,953 (0.8%)1,300 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,842 (1.4%)6,991 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,843 (3.0%)4,213 (3.8%)
75 Years and over5,442 (9.5%)13,153 (15.1%)

Technology Access in Area Code 708

Computing Device Access in Area Code 708

Computing Device Access in Area Code 708
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop662,47979.9%
Smartphone728,26387.9%
Tablet530,41064.0%
No Computing Device53,0166.4%
Total828,711100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 708

Internet Access in Area Code 708
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,4210.2%
Broadband Home628,55275.8%
Cellular Data Only90,04410.9%
Satellite Internet52,0816.3%
No Internet88,38210.7%
Total828,711100.0%

Area Code 708 Summary

Geography

Area code 708 is located in the state of Illinois and covers the Chicago metropolitan area, including the city of Chicago and its suburbs. It also covers parts of Cook, DuPage, Will, and Kankakee counties.

Social

Area code 708 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its vibrant culture, with a variety of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.

Economics

Area code 708 is a major economic hub in the Midwest. It is home to many large corporations, including Boeing, McDonald's, and Walgreens. The area also has a thriving small business sector, with many entrepreneurs and startups.

Demographics

Area code 708 is home to a diverse population, with a mix of races, ethnicities, and religions. The population is predominantly white, with a large Hispanic population. The median household income is slightly above the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 708?
Total Population of Area Code 708 is 2,199,693.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 708?
Total Male Population of Area Code 708 is 1,081,886.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 708?
Total Female Population of Area Code 708 is 1,117,807.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 708?
There are 96.79 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 708.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 708?
There are 103.32 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 708.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 708?
Median Population Age in Area Code 708 is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 708
Average Family Size in Area Code 708 is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 708
Average Household Size in Area Code 708 is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 708?
Per Capita income in Area Code 708 is $48,573.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 708?
Median Family Income in Area Code 708 is $114,220.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 708?
Median Household Income in Area Code 708 is $93,022.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 708?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 708 is 28.1%.
Women in Area Code 708 earn 71.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 708?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 708 is $10,745.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 708 earn $10,745 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 708?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 708 is 40.63.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 708?
There are 1,153,796 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 708.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 708?
65.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 708.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 708?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 708 is 6.3%.