60608 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 60608 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 60608 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 60608 is 4.3%.
| Population | 82,749 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 13,039 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 25,203 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,490 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $463,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 40.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 77.47% |
60608 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,441 | 32.21% |
| Black | 14,439 | 14.79% |
| Hispanic | 39,476 | 40.44% |
| Asian | 11,599 | 11.88% |
| Native American | 662 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
60608 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 224 | 2.41% |
| Black | 1,632 | 17.59% |
| Hispanic | 7,228 | 77.92% |
| Asian | 165 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
60608 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,648 | 4.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,997 | 18.16% |
| High School Diploma | 12,081 | 36.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,062 | 3.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,905 | 5.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,017 | 15.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,225 | 6.74% |
| Masters Degree | 2,348 | 7.11% |
| Professional Degree | 533 | 1.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 215 | 0.65% |