ZIP Code 60608: Population, Income, Housing

State: IL

Total population: 80,737 Household income: $73,366 Rent: $1,295

Overview

Total population

80,737

Rent

$1,295

Year built

1938

Household income

$73,366

Per capita income

$37,105

Poverty rate

18.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

38.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Illinois

County

Cook County

City

Chicago

Total population

80,737

Adults over 25

58,919

Total households

30,650

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$73,366

Per capita income

$37,105

Poverty rate

18.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

38.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,295

Year built

1938

Households that rent

60.8%

Households that own

39.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

25.6%

Black

16.8%

Asian

13.8%

Two or more races

17.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

48%

Not Hispanic or Latino

52%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

31,445 (82.2%)

Commute time to work

30 mins

Work from home

6,826 (17.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

33.8%

High school graduate or GED

21.7%

Some college or associate degree

9.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

35.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 60608 with: Cook County, IL Chicago, IL Chicago metro area, IL-IN Illinois United States

ZIP 60608

Total population80,737

Rent$1,295

Year built1938

Household income$73,366

Per capita income$37,105

Poverty rate18.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Cook County, IL

Total population5,182,090

Rent$1,435

Year built1961

Household income$83,498

Per capita income$49,329

Poverty rate13.5%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Chicago, IL

Total population2,711,226

Rent$1,440

Year built1953

Household income$77,902

Per capita income$50,086

Poverty rate16.8%

Unemployment rate4.6%

Chicago Metro Area, IL-IN

Total population9,371,595

Rent$1,430

Year built1971

Household income$90,887

Per capita income$49,513

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate5.1%

Illinois State

Total population12,694,798

Rent$1,274

Year built1971

Household income$83,390

Per capita income$46,406

Poverty rate11.8%

Unemployment rate5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP60608	CountyCook, IL	CityChicago, IL	Metro AreaChicago metro area, IL-IN	StateIllinois	CountryUnited States
Total population	80,737	5,182,090	2,711,226	9,371,595	12,694,798	334,922,499
Rent	$1,295	$1,435	$1,440	$1,430	$1,274	$1,413
Year built	1938	1961	1953	1971	1971	1980
Household income	$73,366	$83,498	$77,902	$90,887	$83,390	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,105	$49,329	$50,086	$49,513	$46,406	$44,673
Poverty rate	18.8%	13.5%	16.8%	11.2%	11.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	4.6%	5.1%	5%	4%

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Summary for 60608

Rent & Income

In 60608, the typical monthly rent is $1,295 and the typical household income is $73,366. Rent here is lower than Chicago and similar to Illinois, and household income is lower than both Chicago and Illinois. The estimated poverty rate is 18.8%, which is higher than in both Chicago and Illinois.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 60.8% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. Around 38.9% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 60608 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 60608 — Poverty

How ZIP 60608 compares in Illinois (140 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,295	49 / 140	from lower rent	$810 – $2,585
Household income	$73,366	94 / 140	from higher income	$27,539 – $181,382
Poverty rate	18.8%	113 / 140	from lower poverty	2.4% – 47.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Illinois with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 60608

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 49th out of 140 ZIP Codes in Illinois. At the state level, values extend from $810 in ZIP 61401 up to $2,585 in ZIP 60010.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 60608 holds the 94th out of 140 ZIP Codes. In Illinois as a whole, the range goes from $27,539 in ZIP 61820 up to $181,382 in ZIP 60564.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 60608 ranks 113th out of 140 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.4% in ZIP 60451 up to 47.8% in ZIP 61820.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 60608 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,295 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 60608

Annual Household Income: $73,366

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 60608

Estimated Rate: 18.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 60608

In ZIP Code 60608, households that rent: 18,637 (60.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	18,637	60.8%
Owner-Occupied	12,013	39.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 60608

In ZIP Code 60608, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,242 (38.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,242	38.9%
Other renter households	11,395	61.1%
Total renter households	18,637	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 60608

Less than High School: 19,939 people (33.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 12,813 people (21.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,337 people (9.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 20,830 people (35.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 58,919

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.