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ZIP Code 60617

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Post Office City:	Chicago, IL (View All Cities)
Neighborhood:	South Chicago
County:	Cook County
Timezone:	Central (7:00am)
Area code:	312 (Area Code Map)
Coordinates:	41.73, -87.55 ZIP (~4 mile radius)

Cities in ZIP code 60617

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 60617. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 60617 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Chicago, IL

Unacceptable:

John Buchanan

Stats and Demographics for the 60617 ZIP Code

ZIP code 60617 is located in northeast Illinois and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 60617 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 60617 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 60617 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 60617 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 60617 real estate data, the median home value of $139,300 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 60617. Rentals in 60617 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $750-$999/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 60617 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $38,845 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 60617 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 60617 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 60617. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.

Schools and Education

Schools in ZIP Code 60617

ZIP Code 60617 is in the following school districts: City of Chicago School District 299 and Private. There are 39 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 60617.