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ZIP Code 60608

Cook, Illinois

ZCTA 60608

Juniper

ZIP Code 60608 is in the 11th percentile nationally for home price growth over five years. It also sits in the highest 17% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 31% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$422,567

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

35%

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

60

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 60608, in Cook, Illinois.

The basics

Total Population

80,737

Median Age

34.5

Population Density

12,924.76

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,332

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.89×

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$73,366

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Rent

$1,295

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

2.8%

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

25%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

27%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 60608: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 60608?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 60608 today is $422,567, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 60608?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 60608 is $5,332, an effective rate of 1.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 60608 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 60608 cost about 4.89× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 60608?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 60608 is $1,295 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 60608?
Home prices in ZIP Code 60608 have moved 35% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 60608?
ZIP Code 60608 has a population of 80,737, about 12,924.76 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 34.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 60608?
ZIP Code 60608 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 60608 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 60608's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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