Census ACS · Illinois
ZIP Code 60608
ZIP code 60608 is located in Illinois with a population of 81,459. The median household income is $70,704 and the median home value is $341,500.
81,459
Population
$70,704
Median Income
$341,500
Median Home Value
34.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.6% |
| Black | 17.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 3.0% |
Male: 55.8% · Female: 44.2%
Economy & Income
$70,704
Median Household Income
$33,558
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$341,500
Median Home Value
$1,208
Median Rent
40.2%
Homeownership
Education
77.2%
High School+
34.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Common questions about ZIP 60608
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 60608 in Illinois has a population of 81,459 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 60608 is $70,704. The per capita income is $33,558. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
ZIP code 60608 is located in Illinois.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 60608 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
ZIP 60608 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 13,040 people per square mile. With 81,459 residents, ZIP 60608 is a ZIP code in Illinois.
Median household income is $70,704, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $341,500, with typical rent around $1,208.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US ZIP codes — 34.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 60608: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.