Population & age
- Total population
- 82,749
- Median age
- 34.1
Chicago, IL (60608)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Chicago, IL (ZIP 60608) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in above the national average at 19.2%. NCES lists 27 schools serving the area, 27 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $66,821, fair market rent of $1,500 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $321,600. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 33.3%
- Black
- 17.1%
- Asian
- 14.2%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 46.8%
- Other / multi-racial
- 34.5%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $66,821
- Median home value
- $321,600
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 29.7%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 11,492(39.5%)
- Renter-occupied
- 17,589(60.5%)
- Vacant units
- 2,399
- Built (median)
- 1938
Commute
- Public transit
- 8,305(21.8%)
- Work from home
- 4,590(12.1%)
- Avg commute
- 26.1 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 12,909(17.4%)
- Uninsured
- 630(0.8%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 25,482(87.6%)
- No broadband
- 3,599(12.4%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 24,581(29.7%)
- Non-English at home
- 42,989(54.5%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,250
/month
1 Bed
$1,330
/month
2 Bed
$1,500
/month
3 Bed
$1,930
/month
4 Bed
$2,230
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
32.0%
Tracks close to the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
26.9%
5.1pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
18.2%
3.8pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
73.1%
2.9pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
19.2%
6.2pp above the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
11.8%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
27 schools serve this ZIP, including 27 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juarez Community Academy HS | Public | 9–12 | 1,772 |
| Noble St Chtr-UIC College Prep | Public | 9–12 | 1,003 |
| IHSCA Charter High School | Public | 9–12 | 596 |
| Ruiz Elem School | Public | -1–8 | 526 |
| Holden Elem School | Public | -1–8 | 441 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 22 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026What these numbers say together
Chicago, IL (ZIP 60608) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in above the national average at 19.2%. NCES lists 27 schools serving the area, 27 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $66,821, fair market rent of $1,500 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $321,600. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These readings invert. Education density is the headline; healthcare access numbers suggest provider choice and coverage are worth shopping carefully. The two domains don’t move together at the ZIP level — both deserve their own due diligence rather than a single judgment.
- With fair market rent at $1,500/month (HUD SAFMR) and median household income at $66,821 (Census ACS), housing costs represent approximately 27% of income.
- As a predominantly renter community (60% of occupied units, Census ACS), the 27 schools mapped here by NCES are especially relevant for families weighing the neighborhood.
- Strong public-transit usage (22% of commuters, Census ACS B08301) contributes to a mean commute of 26 minutes (Census ACS B08303).
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 18.2%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 60608
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 60608?
32.0%, which is 1.0 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 60608?
18.2%, which is 3.8 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 60608?
26.9%, which is 5.1 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 60608?
27 schools serve this ZIP, including 27 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 60608 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 60608 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 60608?
Yes, 9 high schools serve this ZIP: Juarez Community Academy Hs, Noble St Chtr-Uic College Prep, Ihsca Charter High School, and 6 more. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 60608?
82,749 people live in ZIP 60608, with a median age of 34.1 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 60608?
$66,821 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 60608 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 60608, 39.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.5% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 60608?
In ZIP 60608, 12.1% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 21.8% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 60608?
17.4% of the population in ZIP 60608 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 60608 have broadband internet?
87.6% of households in ZIP 60608 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 60608?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (27 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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