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ZIP 60608 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 60608

60608 has a population of 81,459 with a median age of 34.6 yrs (55.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
29.6%-52% vs US avg
x
Black
17.8%+43% vs US avg
x
Asian
14.3%+142% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
46.5%+148% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.7%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
72.0%+17% vs US avg
x
65+
11.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.8%+105% vs US avg
x
High school
23.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
34.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.8%+56% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.6%
x
Diversity Index
64/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-61% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.6%+480% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 60608

Poverty Rate
17.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.4%+31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.6%+480% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population81,459
Median age34.6
Poverty rate17.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White29.6%
Hispanic46.5%
Black17.8%
Asian14.3%
Foreign-born21.1%