| Official Zip Code Name | Chicago |
| Zip Code State | Illinois |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Cook |
| Area Code | 773 / 872 |
| Current Population: | 82739 |
| Racial Majority: | Hispanic 0% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 78.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income | $33821 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $46620 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 30.3 Minutes |
| Current Time: | CST |
| Time Zone: | Central Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 591 - 594 ft. |
| Area | 6 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.84871200, -87.67093300 |
The current unemployment level in 60608 is 8.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.5% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 60608 decreased to 82739 from 92472 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 60608 is Hispanic while the majority ethnicity attending 60608 public schools is Hispanic. 96.2% of students in 60608 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12253 | 15.52% | 13628 | -10% |
| Black Or African American | 13381 | 16.95% | 14628 | -9% |
| Hispanic | 44791 | 56.73% | 46289 | -3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 283 | 0.36% | 109 | +160% |
| Asian | 7432 | 9.41% | 7313 | +2% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 11 | -100% |
| Other Race | 82 | 0.2% | 82 | +89% |
| Two Or More Races | 679 | 0.83% | 679 | -3% |
| White | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 17.4% |
| Hispanic | 78.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82739 | 92472 |
| Male Population | 56.00% | |
| Female Population | 44.00% | |
| Total Households | 25196 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 96.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $33821 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 68.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 23.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.90% |
| 60608 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Illinois District 4 | Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a | Democrat |
| Illinois District 7 | Danny K. Davis | Democrat |
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| 60608 Illinois State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 2 | Theresa Mah | Democrat |
| 9 | Art Turner | Democrat |
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| 60608 Illinois State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 1 | Antonio Munoz | Democrat |
| 5 | Patricia Van Pelt | Democrat |
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| 60607 - Chicago |
| 60616 - Chicago |
| 60623 - Chicago |
| 60632 - Chicago |
| 60609 - Chicago |
| 60612 - Chicago |
| Chicago, IL |
Zip Code 60608 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 17 | 22 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 32 | 37 | 47 | 59 | 70 | 80 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 49 | 37 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 2.05 | 1.72 | 2.88 | 3.71 | 3.75 | 4.23 | 3.75 | 3.94 | 3.29 | 2.73 | 3.27 | 2.63 | 37.93 |
| Armour Square |
| Bridgeport |
| Brighton Park |
| Little Village |
| McKinley Park |
| Lawndale |
| Pilsen |
| Tri-Taylor |
| University Village - Little Italy |
| Illinois Medical District |