Zip Code 60608

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Zip Code 60608 Overview

82,749
TOTAL POPULATION
46,272
MALE POPULATION
36,477
FEMALE POPULATION
126.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
78.83
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,684
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,743
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,821
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,201
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
42,027
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Zip Code 60608 Area Codes

Race in Zip Code 60608

The most populous races in Zip Code 60608 are Hispanic or Latino (38,697 | 46.8%), White / Caucasian (27,555 | 33.3%), and Some other Race (18,602 | 22.5%).
Race in Zip Code 60608
Race# Population% Population
Asian11,71514.2%
Black / African American14,14317.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino38,69746.8%
Native / Alaskan7540.9%
White / Caucasian27,55533.3%
Two or more Races9,98012.1%
Some other Race18,60222.5%
Total82,749100.0%

Ancestry in Zip Code 60608

The most populous ancestries reported in Zip Code 60608 are Mexican (33,901 | 41.0%), Indian (Asian) (9,131 | 11.0%), German (3,361 | 4.1%), Irish (3,142 | 3.8%), and Polish (2,856 | 3.5%), together accounting for 63.3% of all Zip Code 60608 residents.
Ancestry in Zip Code 60608
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3580.4%
American1,1711.4%
Apache220.0%
Arab6600.8%
Argentinean320.0%
Armenian2400.3%
Australian280.0%
Austrian1040.1%
Bahamian200.0%
Belgian170.0%
Belizean1280.2%
Bhutanese1790.2%
Brazilian790.1%
British3370.4%
Bulgarian160.0%
Burmese6100.7%
Cambodian410.1%
Canadian360.0%
Celtic160.0%
Central American1,0371.3%
Central American Indian2890.4%
Cherokee1070.1%
Chilean50.0%
Chippewa260.0%
Colombian4190.5%
Costa Rican300.0%
Croatian3380.4%
Cuban920.1%
Czech3540.4%
Czechoslovakian290.0%
Danish800.1%
Dominican860.1%
Dutch2290.3%
Eastern European2360.3%
Ecuadorian3780.5%
English1,7112.1%
European3080.4%
Filipino550.1%
Finnish980.1%
French4100.5%
French American Indian50.0%
French Canadian420.1%
German3,3614.1%
Ghanaian250.0%
Greek1790.2%
Guatemalan4370.5%
Haitian930.1%
Honduran3540.4%
Hungarian2200.3%
Indian (Asian)9,13111.0%
Inupiat190.0%
Iranian1560.2%
Iraqi50.0%
Irish3,1423.8%
Iroquois130.0%
Italian1,9542.4%
Jamaican520.1%
Jordanian3680.4%
Kenyan160.0%
Korean1,0651.3%
Laotian370.0%
Latvian100.0%
Lebanese220.0%
Lithuanian3490.4%
Luxembourger150.0%
Malaysian1200.2%
Menominee190.0%
Mexican33,90141.0%
Mexican American Indian8471.0%
Mongolian560.1%
Moroccan30.0%
Native Hawaiian5530.7%
Nicaraguan10.0%
Nigerian660.1%
Northern European80.0%
Norwegian2090.3%
Okinawan280.0%
Pakistani2000.2%
Palestinian860.1%
Panamanian1000.1%
Paraguayan230.0%
Peruvian1590.2%
Polish2,8563.5%
Portuguese820.1%
Puerto Rican1,8322.2%
Romanian850.1%
Russian2620.3%
Salvadoran1150.1%
Scandinavian430.1%
Scotch-Irish1330.2%
Scottish3880.5%
Senegalese300.0%
Serbian1490.2%
Slovak1360.2%
Slovene790.1%
South American1,1971.5%
South American Indian300.0%
Spaniard1490.2%
Spanish360.0%
Sri Lankan2390.3%
Subsaharan African5190.6%
Swedish4030.5%
Swiss400.1%
Syrian60.0%
Thai7290.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian200.0%
Turkish260.0%
Ukrainian3190.4%
Uruguayan210.0%
Venezuelan1440.2%
Welsh1560.2%
Yugoslavian420.1%
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Immigrants in Zip Code 60608

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Zip Code 60608 came from Latin America (15,463 | 18.7%), Central America (14,412 | 17.4%), Mexico (13,865 | 16.8%), Asia (7,414 | 9.0%), and Eastern Asia (5,994 | 7.2%), together accounting for 69.1% of all Zip Code 60608 residents.
Immigrants in Zip Code 60608
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3190.4%
Argentina110.0%
Asia7,4149.0%
Australia360.0%
Austria140.0%
Bangladesh340.0%
Belize200.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1210.2%
Brazil1570.2%
Bulgaria320.0%
Cambodia270.0%
Canada860.1%
Caribbean570.1%
Central America14,41217.4%
China5,6926.9%
Colombia3390.4%
Croatia590.1%
Dominican Republic160.0%
Eastern Africa220.0%
Eastern Asia5,9947.2%
Eastern Europe9031.1%
Ecuador1390.2%
El Salvador620.1%
England290.0%
Europe1,2631.5%
France550.1%
Germany280.0%
Guatemala1760.2%
Haiti70.0%
Honduras2640.3%
Hong Kong5680.7%
Hungary480.1%
India1890.2%
Indonesia40.0%
Iran1070.1%
Iraq50.0%
Ireland60.0%
Italy210.0%
Jamaica340.0%
Japan170.0%
Jordan610.1%
Kenya80.0%
Korea2440.3%
Laos240.0%
Latin America15,46318.7%
Lithuania730.1%
Malaysia850.1%
Mexico13,86516.8%
Middle Africa270.0%
Moldova100.0%
Morocco30.0%
Netherlands430.1%
Nicaragua10.0%
Nigeria170.0%
Northern Africa1370.2%
Northern Europe1310.2%
Oceania360.0%
Pakistan1070.1%
Panama240.0%
Peru1440.2%
Philippines2930.4%
Poland2480.3%
Romania170.0%
Russia1150.1%
Saudi Arabia190.0%
Senegal300.0%
Singapore140.0%
South America9941.2%
South Central Asia4370.5%
South Eastern Asia8521.0%
Southern Europe620.1%
Spain410.1%
Switzerland270.0%
Taiwan1080.1%
Thailand850.1%
Turkey440.1%
Ukraine1380.2%
Uruguay210.0%
Venezuela1440.2%
Vietnam2750.3%
Western Africa470.1%
Western Asia1310.2%
Western Europe1670.2%
Zaire100.0%
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Sex and Age in Zip Code 60608

Sex and Age in Zip Code 60608

The most populous age groups in Zip Code 60608 are 25 to 29 Years (6,029 | 13.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (4,166 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,307 (5.0%)1,544 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years2,137 (4.6%)1,578 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years2,527 (5.5%)2,072 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years1,879 (4.1%)1,629 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,575 (9.9%)2,883 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Years6,029 (13.0%)4,133 (11.3%)
30 to 34 Years5,552 (12.0%)4,166 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Years3,738 (8.1%)3,128 (8.6%)
40 to 44 Years3,196 (6.9%)2,223 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years2,680 (5.8%)1,968 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years2,680 (5.8%)2,151 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,647 (5.7%)2,115 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,896 (4.1%)1,982 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years1,938 (4.2%)1,974 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years1,079 (2.3%)993 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years638 (1.4%)860 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years292 (0.6%)459 (1.3%)
85 Years and over482 (1.0%)619 (1.7%)
Total46,272 (100.0%)36,477 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Zip Code 60608

Median Family Size in Zip Code 60608

The median family size in Zip Code 60608 is 3.34 persons per family, with single female/mother families (4,303 | 26.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,921 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Zip Code 60608
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,007 (61.7%)3.39
Single Male/Father1,921 (11.8%)2.83
Single Female/Mother4,303 (26.5%)3.45
Total Families16,231 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Zip Code 60608

The median household size in Zip Code 60608 is 2.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,303 | 14.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65 persons per household. non-family households (12,850 | 44.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Zip Code 60608
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,007 (34.4%)3.43
Single Male/Father1,921 (6.6%)3.19
Single Female/Mother4,303 (14.8%)3.65
Non-family12,850 (44.2%)1.35
Total Households29,081 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Zip Code 60608

Out of a total of 29,081 households in Zip Code 60608, 16,231 (55.8%) are family households, while 12,850 (44.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,006, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,270.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Zip Code 60608
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,270 (31.9%)
2-Person Households6,006 (20.6%)3,064 (10.5%)
3-Person Households4,300 (14.8%)390 (1.3%)
4-Person Households2,935 (10.1%)105 (0.4%)
5-Person Households1,269 (4.4%)16 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,077 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households644 (2.2%)5 (0.0%)
Total16,231 (55.8%)12,850 (44.2%)

Female Fertility in Zip Code 60608

Fertility by Age in Zip Code 60608

Average fertility rate in Zip Code 60608 is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 58.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years387 (58.2%)35.0
35 to 50 years278 (41.8%)35.0
Total665 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Zip Code 60608

73.1% of women with births (665) in Zip Code 60608 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 5.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years222 (57.4%)165 (42.6%)
35 to 50 years264 (95.0%)14 (5.0%)
Total486 (73.1%)179 (26.9%)

Fertility by Education in Zip Code 60608

Average fertility rate in Zip Code 60608 is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 53.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 32.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Zip Code 60608
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School43 (6.5%)13.0
High School Diploma117 (17.6%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree111 (16.7%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree215 (32.3%)38.0
Graduate Degree179 (26.9%)53.0
Total665 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Zip Code 60608

26.9% of women with births in Zip Code 60608 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 79.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Zip Code 60608
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School9 (20.9%)34 (79.1%)
High School Diploma55 (47.0%)62 (53.0%)
College or Associate's Degree49 (44.1%)62 (55.9%)
Bachelor's Degree194 (90.2%)21 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total486 (73.1%)179 (26.9%)

Income in Zip Code 60608

Income Overview in Zip Code 60608

Per Capita Income in Zip Code 60608 is $30,684, while median incomes of families and households are $71,743 and $66,821 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income82,749$30,684
Median Family Income16,231$71,743
Mean Family Income16,231$96,781
Median Household Income29,081$66,821
Mean Household Income29,081$86,485
Income Deficit16,231$10,201
Wage / Income Gap (%)82,7499.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)82,74990.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index82,7490.46

Earnings by Sex in Zip Code 60608

Average Earnings in Zip Code 60608 are $40,241, $41,622 for men and $37,486 for women, a difference of 9.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Zip Code 60608
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male22,869 (53.5%)$41,622
Female19,865 (46.5%)$37,486
Total42,734 (100.0%)$40,241

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Zip Code 60608

The most common earnings brackets in Zip Code 60608 are $100,000+ for men (3,220 | 14.1%) and $100,000+ for women (2,164 | 10.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Zip Code 60608
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,042 (4.6%)991 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999828 (3.6%)742 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499749 (3.3%)555 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999395 (1.7%)572 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499633 (2.8%)588 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999592 (2.6%)624 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499642 (2.8%)653 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999563 (2.5%)370 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499732 (3.2%)442 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999816 (3.6%)933 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,250 (5.5%)1,449 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,629 (7.1%)1,188 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,082 (4.7%)1,172 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,575 (6.9%)1,078 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,371 (6.0%)1,057 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999420 (1.8%)805 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,320 (5.8%)1,342 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,651 (7.2%)1,284 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,359 (10.3%)1,856 (9.3%)
$100,000+3,220 (14.1%)2,164 (10.9%)
Total22,869 (100.0%)19,865 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Zip Code 60608

Average earnings in Zip Code 60608 are $44,455 for men and $42,247 for women, a difference of 5.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,810. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,986, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,152.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Zip Code 60608
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,443$26,072
High School Diploma$32,810$21,152
College or Associate's Degree$41,012$31,917
Bachelor's Degree$66,369$67,027
Graduate Degree$79,500$72,986
Total$44,455$42,247

Family Income in Zip Code 60608

Family Income Brackets in Zip Code 60608

According to the Zip Code 60608 family income data, there are 2,581 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 15.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 519 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Zip Code 60608
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006333.9%
$10,000 to $14,9995193.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,2667.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5429.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,09412.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992,35314.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,88311.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992,58115.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,72010.6%
$200,000+1,63910.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Zip Code 60608

7+ person families (568 | 3.5%) account for the highest median family income in Zip Code 60608 with $151,417 per family, while 2-person families (6,792 | 41.8%) have the highest median income of $32,046 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Zip Code 60608
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,792 (41.8%)$64,091
3-Person Families4,105 (25.3%)$71,075
4-Person Families2,560 (15.8%)$72,850
5-Person Families1,200 (7.4%)$104,063
6-Person Families1,006 (6.2%)$120,991
7+ Person Families568 (3.5%)$151,417
Total16,231 (100.0%)$71,743

Family Income by Number of Earners in Zip Code 60608

The median family income in Zip Code 60608 is $71,743, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,508) having the highest median family income of $112,017, while families with no earners (1,714) have the lowest median family income of $17,747, accounting for 15.4% and 10.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Zip Code 60608
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,714 (10.6%)$17,747
1 Earner5,140 (31.7%)$42,217
2 Earners6,869 (42.3%)$111,050
3+ Earners2,508 (15.4%)$112,017
Total16,231 (100.0%)$71,743

Household Income in Zip Code 60608

Household Income Brackets in Zip Code 60608

With 4,857 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Zip Code 60608, accounting for 16.7% of all households. In contrast, only 1,512 households (5.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Zip Code 60608
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,8326.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5125.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6469.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2977.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,22811.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994,74016.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,34411.5%
$100,000 to $149,9994,85716.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,2687.8%
$200,000+2,3568.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Zip Code 60608

The median household income in Zip Code 60608 is $66,821, with the highest median household income of $79,378 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13,426 households (46.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,731, with 4,948 households (17.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Zip Code 60608
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,091 (3.7%)$51,317
25 to 44 Years13,426 (46.2%)$79,378
45 to 64 Years9,616 (33.1%)$64,019
65+ Years4,948 (17.0%)$33,731
Total29,081 (100.0%)$66,821

Poverty in Zip Code 60608

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Zip Code 60608

With 16.1% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Zip Code 60608, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 217 males (61.3%) and 59 females (45.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years627 (27.7%)261 (17.1%)
5 Years177 (34.4%)59 (45.7%)
6 to 11 Years644 (23.9%)737 (31.7%)
12 to 14 Years237 (16.8%)268 (22.8%)
15 Years217 (61.3%)84 (28.1%)
16 and 17 Years181 (29.3%)189 (23.5%)
18 to 24 Years595 (16.6%)654 (19.5%)
25 to 34 Years705 (8.3%)1,370 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years657 (12.0%)702 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years755 (17.8%)856 (21.0%)
55 to 64 Years591 (14.3%)631 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years496 (17.3%)698 (23.8%)
75 Years and over252 (18.3%)266 (13.9%)
Total6,134 (16.1%)6,775 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Zip Code 60608

According to the poverty statistics in Zip Code 60608, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.7% of males and 86.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,640 (72.3%)1,269 (82.9%)
5 Years338 (65.6%)70 (54.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,046 (76.1%)1,589 (68.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,178 (83.3%)906 (77.2%)
15 Years137 (38.7%)215 (71.9%)
16 and 17 Years437 (70.7%)614 (76.5%)
18 to 24 Years2,998 (83.4%)2,703 (80.5%)
25 to 34 Years7,756 (91.7%)6,736 (83.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,838 (88.0%)4,564 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,491 (82.2%)3,216 (79.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,545 (85.7%)3,426 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,374 (82.7%)2,235 (76.2%)
75 Years and over1,121 (81.7%)1,655 (86.2%)
Total31,899 (83.9%)29,198 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Zip Code 60608

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Zip Code 60608 show that 8.4% or 839 of the total 10,007 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 37.8%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.1%, which includes 170 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Zip Code 60608
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,418 (91.7%)489 (8.3%)
1 or 2 Children3,165 (94.9%)170 (5.1%)
3 or 4 Children524 (78.6%)143 (21.4%)
5 or more Children61 (62.2%)37 (37.8%)
Total9,168 (91.6%)839 (8.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Zip Code 60608

According to the poverty data in Zip Code 60608, 15.3% or 294 single-father households and 27.0% or 1,163 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 225 households (32.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (99.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Zip Code 60608
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children69 (5.9%)252 (13.2%)
1 or 2 Children225 (32.4%)495 (27.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)320 (62.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)96 (99.0%)
Total294 (15.3%)1,163 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Zip Code 60608

The poverty data for Zip Code 60608 shows that 839 of the married-couple family households (8.4%) and 1,457 of the single-parent households (23.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (37.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 household (99.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Zip Code 60608
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children489 (8.3%)321 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children170 (5.1%)720 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children143 (21.4%)320 (57.6%)
5 or more Children37 (37.8%)96 (99.0%)
Total839 (8.4%)1,457 (23.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Zip Code 60608

Employment by Class of Employer in Zip Code 60608

Among the 38,043 employed individuals in Zip Code 60608, private company employees (25,801 | 67.8%), not-for-profit organizations (5,220 | 13.7%), and local government employees (2,428 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Zip Code 60608
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25,80167.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2823.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,2743.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,22013.7%
Local Government Employees2,4286.4%
State Government Employees1,3373.5%
Federal Government Employees5281.4%
Unpaid Family Workers1730.4%
Total38,043100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Zip Code 60608

According to the labor force statistics for Zip Code 60608, out of the total population over 16 years of age (69,928), 60.1% or 42,027 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 3,404 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 77.7% or 7,551 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.4% or 628 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years787 (27.6%)109 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,080 (54.7%)628 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Years7,235 (71.2%)593 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years7,551 (77.7%)423 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years9,423 (76.7%)820 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years6,702 (70.7%)442 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years3,238 (68.0%)133 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,920 (49.5%)167 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years999 (16.7%)96 (9.6%)
75 Years and over97 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total42,027 (60.1%)3,404 (8.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Zip Code 60608

According to labor force statistics for Zip Code 60608, 71.7% of individuals (36,054) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (50,284) are in the labor force, with 7.1% or 2,560 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 91.7% or 16,291 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.0% or 790 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Zip Code 60608
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,114 (49.9%)728 (7.1%)
High School Diploma6,582 (56.0%)1,410 (12.0%)
College / Associate Degree8,098 (77.0%)1,073 (10.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,291 (91.7%)657 (3.7%)
Total36,054 (71.7%)3,570 (7.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Zip Code 60608

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Zip Code 60608 are Community & Social Service (5,459 | 14.1%), Management (3,502 | 9.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,783 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (2,732 | 7.1%), and Business & Financial (2,640 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Zip Code 60608

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Zip Code 60608, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (72.9%), Health Technologists (67.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Zip Code 60608
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,710 (48.8%)1,792 (51.2%)
Business & Financial1,175 (44.5%)1,465 (55.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,125 (76.4%)658 (23.6%)
Computers & Mathematics1,103 (75.1%)365 (24.9%)
Architecture & Engineering792 (89.8%)90 (10.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science230 (53.1%)203 (46.9%)
Community & Social Service 2,219 (40.6%)3,240 (59.4%)
Education, Arts & Media198 (27.1%)532 (72.9%)
Legal Services & Support200 (58.8%)140 (41.2%)
Education Instruction & Library913 (33.4%)1,819 (66.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment908 (54.8%)749 (45.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating648 (32.4%)1,351 (67.6%)
Health Technologists492 (32.2%)1,038 (67.8%)
Total (Category)7,877 (48.1%)8,506 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)20,705 (53.6%)17,918 (46.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Zip Code 60608 are Food Preparation & Serving (3,338 | 8.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,935 | 5.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,248 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (933 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (704 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Zip Code 60608

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Zip Code 60608, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.2%), Security & Protection (80.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.9%), Personal Care & Service (80.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (38.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Zip Code 60608
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support122 (13.1%)811 (86.9%)
Security & Protection568 (80.7%)136 (19.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention310 (77.3%)91 (22.7%)
Law Enforcement258 (85.2%)45 (14.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,076 (62.2%)1,262 (37.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,185 (61.2%)750 (38.8%)
Personal Care & Service247 (19.8%)1,001 (80.2%)
Total (Category)4,198 (51.5%)3,960 (48.5%)
Total (Overall)20,705 (53.6%)17,918 (46.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Zip Code 60608 are Office & Administration (3,269 | 8.5%), and Sales & Related (3,178 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Zip Code 60608

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Zip Code 60608
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,433 (45.1%)1,745 (54.9%)
Office & Administration930 (28.4%)2,339 (71.6%)
Total (Category)2,363 (36.6%)4,084 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)20,705 (53.6%)17,918 (46.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Zip Code 60608 are Construction & Extraction (1,286 | 3.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (655 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (83 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Zip Code 60608

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Zip Code 60608
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry27 (32.5%)56 (67.5%)
Construction & Extraction1,210 (94.1%)76 (5.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair655 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,892 (93.5%)132 (6.5%)
Total (Overall)20,705 (53.6%)17,918 (46.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Zip Code 60608 are Material Moving (2,031 | 5.3%), Production (1,892 | 4.9%), and Transportation (1,688 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Zip Code 60608

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Zip Code 60608
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,380 (72.9%)512 (27.1%)
Transportation1,444 (85.6%)244 (14.4%)
Material Moving1,551 (76.4%)480 (23.6%)
Total (Category)4,375 (78.0%)1,236 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)20,705 (53.6%)17,918 (46.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Zip Code 60608

Employment Industries in Zip Code 60608

The major employment industries in Zip Code 60608 include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,993 | 12.9%), Educational Services (4,151 | 10.7%), Professional & Scientific (4,110 | 10.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (4,101 | 10.6%), and Manufacturing (3,594 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries in Zip Code 60608

Employment Industries by Sex in Zip Code 60608

The Zip Code 60608 industries that see more men than women are Utilities (96.4%), Construction (90.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (77.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), Enterprise Management (68.8%), and Educational Services (64.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Zip Code 60608
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting63 (52.9%)56 (47.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,391 (90.6%)144 (9.4%)
Manufacturing2,334 (64.9%)1,260 (35.1%)
Wholesale Trade741 (75.2%)244 (24.8%)
Retail Trade1,935 (56.1%)1,513 (43.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,561 (77.4%)456 (22.6%)
Utilities212 (96.4%)8 (3.6%)
Information422 (52.9%)376 (47.1%)
Finance & Insurance496 (35.8%)888 (64.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing312 (63.5%)179 (36.5%)
Professional & Scientific2,406 (58.5%)1,704 (41.5%)
Enterprise Management10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Administrative & Support1,451 (65.1%)778 (34.9%)
Educational Services1,481 (35.7%)2,670 (64.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,229 (24.6%)3,764 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation632 (48.7%)665 (51.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,439 (59.5%)1,662 (40.5%)
Public Administration620 (51.6%)582 (48.4%)
Total20,705 (53.6%)17,918 (46.4%)

Education in Zip Code 60608

School Enrollment in Zip Code 60608

The most common levels of schooling among the 17,361 students in Zip Code 60608 are college / undergraduate (3,646 | 21.0%), high school (3,452 | 19.9%), and middle school (3,420 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Zip Code 60608
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8735.0%
Kindergarten9645.6%
Elementary School2,96317.1%
Middle School3,42019.7%
High School3,45219.9%
College / Undergraduate3,64621.0%
Graduate / Professional2,04311.8%
Total17,361100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Zip Code 60608

Out of a total of 17,361 students who are enrolled in schools in Zip Code 60608, 3,750 (21.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,611 (78.4%) 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 1,026 (47.7% 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 1,818 (90.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds724 (81.8%)161 (18.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,055 (84.8%)546 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,838 (85.0%)675 (15.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,818 (90.0%)202 (10.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds805 (88.3%)107 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,589 (72.2%)612 (27.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,125 (52.3%)1,026 (47.7%)
35 Years and over651 (60.4%)427 (39.6%)
Total13,611 (78.4%)3,750 (21.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Zip Code 60608

Business (3,282 | 16.4%), science & technology (1,970 | 9.8%), social sciences (1,786 | 8.9%), visual & performing arts (1,618 | 8.1%), and engineering (1,434 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 20,051 individuals in Zip Code 60608 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Zip Code 60608
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,2136.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,2846.4%
Physical & Health Sciences5022.5%
Psychology1,0395.2%
Social Sciences1,7868.9%
Engineering1,4347.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies2601.3%
Science & Technology1,9709.8%
Business3,28216.4%
Education1,3576.8%
Literature & Languages1,3026.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,0065.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6188.1%
Communications1,2006.0%
Arts & Humanities7984.0%
Total20,051100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Zip Code 60608

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Zip Code 60608

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Zip Code 60608 are males with 1 vehicle (7,226, accounting for 35.5%) and females with 1 vehicle (7,367, making up 41.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Zip Code 60608
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,197 (15.7%)2,459 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle7,226 (35.5%)7,367 (42.0%)
2 Vehicles6,861 (33.7%)5,561 (31.7%)
3 Vehicles2,195 (10.8%)1,628 (9.3%)
4 Vehicles697 (3.4%)461 (2.6%)
5 or more Vehicles183 (0.9%)66 (0.4%)
Total20,359 (100.0%)17,542 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Zip Code 60608

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Zip Code 60608 are 30 to 34 minutes (6,994 commuters, 20.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (5,764 commuters, 17.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (4,445 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Zip Code 60608
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3791.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,3994.2%
10 to 14 Minutes2,7768.3%
15 to 19 Minutes4,44513.3%
20 to 24 Minutes5,76417.2%
25 to 29 Minutes2,1146.3%
30 to 34 Minutes6,99420.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0503.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1,9395.8%
45 to 59 Minutes3,44810.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4147.2%
90 or more Minutes7312.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Zip Code 60608

The most common commute times in Zip Code 60608 are 30 to 34 minutes (4,199 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (2,795 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Zip Code 60608
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes223 (1.2%)156 (1.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes552 (3.0%)847 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,159 (6.3%)1,617 (10.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,583 (14.0%)1,862 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,384 (18.3%)2,380 (15.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,050 (5.7%)1,064 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,199 (22.7%)2,795 (18.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes612 (3.3%)438 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,057 (5.7%)882 (5.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,839 (9.9%)1,609 (10.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,362 (7.3%)1,052 (7.0%)
90 or more Minutes501 (2.7%)230 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Zip Code 60608

The most frequent times of departure to work in Zip Code 60608 are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (2,388, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,357, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Zip Code 60608
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM721 (3.9%)392 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM966 (5.2%)419 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM619 (3.3%)185 (1.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,388 (12.9%)912 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,421 (7.7%)1,072 (7.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,090 (11.3%)2,357 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,448 (7.8%)1,758 (11.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,288 (12.3%)2,064 (13.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM999 (5.4%)1,249 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,548 (8.4%)1,716 (11.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,004 (5.4%)946 (6.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM516 (2.8%)316 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,632 (8.8%)1,069 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM881 (4.8%)477 (3.2%)
Total18,521 (100.0%)14,932 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Zip Code 60608

Occupancy by Ownership in Zip Code 60608

Of the total 29,081 dwellings in Zip Code 60608, owner-occupied units account for 11,492 (39.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 17,589 (60.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Zip Code 60608
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,49239.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17,58960.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units29,081100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Zip Code 60608

Occupancy by Household Size in Zip Code 60608
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,27031.9%
2-Person Household9,07031.2%
3-Person Household4,69016.1%
4+ Person Household6,05120.8%
Total Housing Units29,081100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Zip Code 60608

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Zip Code 60608
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,350 (25.4%)6,920 (74.7%)
2-Person Household3,577 (39.4%)5,493 (60.6%)
3-Person Household1,953 (41.6%)2,737 (58.4%)
4+ Person Household3,612 (59.7%)2,439 (40.3%)
Total Housing Units11,492 (39.5%)17,589 (60.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Zip Code 60608

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Zip Code 60608
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,444 (41.2%)3,491 (58.8%)
High School Diploma2,168 (42.3%)2,956 (57.7%)
College/Associate Degree2,078 (34.5%)3,937 (65.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,802 (40.0%)7,205 (60.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Zip Code 60608

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Zip Code 60608
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9,16731.5%
35 to 44 Years5,35018.4%
45 to 54 Years5,00717.2%
55 to 64 Years4,60915.9%
65 to 74 Years3,11410.7%
75 to 84 Years1,2694.4%
85 Years and Over5651.9%
Total29,081100.0%

Housing Finances in Zip Code 60608

Median Income by Occupancy in Zip Code 60608

Median Income by Occupancy in Zip Code 60608
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,492 (39.5%)$94,146
Renter-Occupied17,589 (60.5%)$52,479
Average29,081 (100.0%)$66,821

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Zip Code 60608

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Zip Code 60608
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000355 (3.1%)1,067 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99982 (0.7%)342 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999222 (1.9%)1,279 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999238 (2.1%)889 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999347 (3.0%)1,176 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999737 (6.4%)1,558 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,060 (9.2%)2,182 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,629 (14.2%)3,099 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,326 (11.5%)2,026 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,245 (19.5%)2,607 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more3,251 (28.3%)1,364 (7.7%)
Total11,492 (100.0%)17,589 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Zip Code 60608

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Zip Code 60608
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300240 (2.1%)530 (3.0%)
$300 to $499484 (4.2%)955 (5.4%)
$500 to $7991,696 (14.8%)1,920 (10.9%)
$800 to $9991,114 (9.7%)2,569 (14.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,885 (16.4%)6,510 (37.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,028 (17.6%)3,012 (17.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,625 (14.1%)1,087 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,098 (9.6%)283 (1.6%)
$3,000 or more1,322 (11.5%)223 (1.3%)
Total11,492 (100.0%)17,589 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Zip Code 60608

Housing Structures in Zip Code 60608

Housing Structures in Zip Code 60608
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,21217.9%
Single Unit, Attached1,5555.3%
2 Unit Apartments6,70423.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,63522.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,72816.3%
10 or more Apartments4,13314.2%
Mobile Home / Other1140.4%
Total29,081100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Zip Code 60608

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Zip Code 60608
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,509 (86.5%)703 (13.5%)
Single Unit, Attached649 (41.7%)906 (58.3%)
2 Unit Apartments3,281 (48.9%)3,423 (51.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,297 (19.6%)5,338 (80.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments451 (9.5%)4,277 (90.5%)
10 or more Apartments1,257 (30.4%)2,876 (69.6%)
Mobile Home / Other48 (42.1%)66 (57.9%)
Total11,492 (39.5%)17,589 (60.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Zip Code 60608

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Zip Code 60608
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room121 (1.1%)1,061 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,282 (11.2%)4,130 (23.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,929 (34.2%)8,756 (49.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,057 (35.3%)3,079 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms2,103 (18.3%)563 (3.2%)
Total11,492 (100.0%)17,589 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Zip Code 60608

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Zip Code 60608
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas10,578 (92.0%)14,885 (84.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas176 (1.5%)249 (1.4%)
Electricity650 (5.7%)2,149 (12.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)24 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used76 (0.7%)282 (1.6%)
Total11,492 (100.0%)17,589 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Zip Code 60608

Household Vehicle Usage in Zip Code 60608
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle920 (8.0%)5,766 (32.8%)
1 Vehicle4,832 (42.0%)8,465 (48.1%)
2 Vehicles4,267 (37.1%)2,636 (15.0%)
3 or more Vehicles1,473 (12.8%)722 (4.1%)
Total11,492 (100.0%)17,589 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Zip Code 60608

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Zip Code 60608

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,5046,988
Median Property Value$315,600$327,100
Median Household Income$71,630$2,340
Monthly Housing Costs$788$1,295
Real Estate Taxes$4,406$143

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Zip Code 60608

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Zip Code 60608
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000207 (4.6%)188 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999157 (3.5%)127 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,674 (37.2%)2,776 (39.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,894 (42.0%)2,541 (36.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999400 (8.9%)1,108 (15.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999106 (2.4%)223 (3.2%)
$1,000,000 or more66 (1.5%)25 (0.4%)
Total4,504 (100.0%)6,988 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Zip Code 60608

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Zip Code 60608
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000293 (6.5%)158 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999588 (13.1%)144 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999321 (7.1%)219 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999491 (10.9%)416 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999708 (15.7%)569 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999535 (11.9%)921 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999657 (14.6%)791 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more911 (20.2%)1,588 (22.7%)
Total4,504 (100.0%)6,988 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Zip Code 60608

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Zip Code 60608
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x969 (21.5%)107,680 (1,540.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x656 (14.6%)2,002 (28.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x443 (9.8%)1,477 (21.1%)
4.0x or more2,379 (52.8%)1,031 (14.7%)
Total4,504 (100.0%)6,988 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Zip Code 60608

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Zip Code 60608
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800291 (6.5%)42 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499205 (4.5%)177 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,4993,698 (82.1%)242 (3.5%)
Total4,504 (100.0%)6,988 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Zip Code 60608

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zip Code 60608

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,330 (96.4%)164 (3.6%)
6 to 18 Years9,974 (95.5%)466 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years6,870 (87.1%)1,014 (12.9%)
26 to 34 Years13,047 (87.4%)1,884 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years8,866 (82.4%)1,895 (17.6%)
45 to 54 Years6,602 (79.4%)1,716 (20.6%)
55 to 64 Years7,343 (89.6%)850 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years5,583 (96.2%)220 (3.8%)
75 Years and older3,281 (99.6%)13 (0.4%)
Total65,896 (88.9%)8,222 (11.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Zip Code 60608

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Zip Code 60608
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,330 (96.4%)164 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,974 (95.5%)466 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,870 (87.1%)1,014 (12.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Zip Code 60608

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Zip Code 60608
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,706 (83.2%)1,966 (16.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,768 (86.6%)1,819 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,764 (86.9%)1,473 (13.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,844 (87.0%)1,023 (13.0%)
$100,000 and over27,259 (93.6%)1,847 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zip Code 60608

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,261 (50.3%)2,129 (47.4%)
6 to 18 Years5,363 (51.4%)4,876 (46.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,956 (24.8%)5,108 (64.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,165 (14.5%)11,021 (73.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,919 (17.8%)7,282 (67.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,035 (24.5%)4,663 (56.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,275 (27.8%)5,178 (63.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,126 (88.3%)1,590 (27.4%)
75 Years and over3,198 (97.1%)863 (26.2%)
Total26,298 (35.5%)42,710 (57.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Zip Code 60608

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Zip Code 60608
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years151 (2.7%)164 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years670 (5.6%)857 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,524 (11.0%)1,686 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years768 (26.8%)641 (21.8%)
75 Years and over699 (50.9%)1,219 (63.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Zip Code 60608

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Zip Code 60608: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years37 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (0.3%)230 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years543 (3.9%)346 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years271 (9.4%)154 (5.2%)
75 Years and over358 (26.1%)410 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Zip Code 60608: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)54 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years41 (0.3%)182 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years265 (1.9%)473 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years171 (6.0%)108 (3.7%)
75 Years and over314 (22.9%)218 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Zip Code 60608: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years103 (1.8%)110 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years488 (4.1%)332 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years649 (4.7%)636 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years246 (8.6%)50 (1.7%)
75 Years and over170 (12.4%)513 (26.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Zip Code 60608: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years61 (0.5%)224 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years729 (5.2%)786 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years496 (17.3%)520 (17.7%)
75 Years and over366 (26.7%)854 (44.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Zip Code 60608: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.1%)84 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years348 (2.5%)127 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years165 (5.8%)129 (4.4%)
75 Years and over277 (20.2%)542 (28.2%)

Technology Access in Zip Code 60608

Computing Device Access in Zip Code 60608

Computing Device Access in Zip Code 60608
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21,96175.5%
Smartphone26,47591.0%
Tablet16,92458.2%
No Computing Device1,6155.6%
Total29,081100.0%

Internet Access in Zip Code 60608

Internet Access in Zip Code 60608
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet380.1%
Broadband Home21,17672.8%
Cellular Data Only3,73112.8%
Satellite Internet1,6035.5%
No Internet3,56112.2%
Total29,081100.0%

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Zip Code 60608?
Total Population of Zip Code 60608 is 82,749.
What is the Total Male Population of Zip Code 60608?
Total Male Population of Zip Code 60608 is 46,272.
What is the Total Female Population of Zip Code 60608?
Total Female Population of Zip Code 60608 is 36,477.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Zip Code 60608?
There are 126.85 Males per 100 Females in Zip Code 60608.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Zip Code 60608?
There are 78.83 Females per 100 Males in Zip Code 60608.
What is the Median Population Age in Zip Code 60608?
Median Population Age in Zip Code 60608 is 34.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Zip Code 60608
Average Family Size in Zip Code 60608 is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Zip Code 60608
Average Household Size in Zip Code 60608 is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Zip Code 60608?
Per Capita income in Zip Code 60608 is $30,684.
What is the Median Family Income in Zip Code 60608?
Median Family Income in Zip Code 60608 is $71,743.
What is the Median Household income in Zip Code 60608?
Median Household Income in Zip Code 60608 is $66,821.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Zip Code 60608?
Income or Wage Gap in Zip Code 60608 is 9.9%.
Women in Zip Code 60608 earn 90.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Zip Code 60608?
Family Income Deficit in Zip Code 60608 is $10,201.
Families that are below poverty line in Zip Code 60608 earn $10,201 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Zip Code 60608?
Inequality or Gini Index in Zip Code 60608 is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Zip Code 60608?
There are 42,027 People in the Labor Forcein in Zip Code 60608.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Zip Code 60608?
60.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Zip Code 60608.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Zip Code 60608?
Unemployment Rate in Zip Code 60608 is 8.1%.