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60608 — Chicago, IL Home Values

Typical home value $363,232 as of August 2026 · 165th of 380 in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

Typical value — August 2026
$363,232
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+4.6%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
+6.3%
August 2021 to August 2026
Rank in metro
165th
of 380 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 60608, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 60608 compares in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area

ZIP code 60608 (Chicago, IL) has a typical home value of $363,232 as of August 2026, ranking 165th of 380 ZIP codes tracked in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area, more expensive than about 57% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.6% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +6.3%, from $341,659 in August 2021 to $363,232 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16.2× the annual rent ($1,867/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Chicago.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 60608 has a population of 81,459, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 46.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 14% Asian, 2.3% two or more races, and 0.2% another race.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Whittier Elem School1900 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL0.3 mi
Juarez Community Academy HS1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL0.5 mi
Ruiz Elem School2410 S Leavitt St, Chicago, IL0.5 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60608?

$363,232 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 60608 an expensive ZIP code in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area?

60608 ranks 165th of 380 ZIP codes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI area by typical home value, more expensive than about 57% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 60608 changed over the past year?

+4.6% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 60608?

The typical home price is 16.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,867/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.

What is the population of ZIP code 60608?

81,459, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 60608?

Whittier Elem School (0.3 mi), Juarez Community Academy HS (0.5 mi), Ruiz Elem School (0.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 60608?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.