| City: | Evanston, Illinois |
| Names to Avoid: | Northwestern Univ Admin |
| County: | Cook County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:11:15 PM |
| Population: | 213 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 224 / 773 / 847 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 42.0559, -87.6743 |
| Land Area: | 0.213 sq mi |
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ZIP code 60208 serves Northwestern University, a private research institution in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. Founded on January 28, 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois, established by nine Chicago businessmen, Methodist leaders, and attorneys led by physician John Evans, for whom Evanston is named. The university purchased 379 acres along Lake Michigan in 1853 for its campus, with instruction beginning in 1855.
Postal records reveal an extensive organizational footprint with 385 ZIP+4 codes and 290 named building entries spanning academic departments, administrative offices, and student services. Entries range from the President's Office and Provost on Clark Street to academic departments including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Biomedical Engineering on Sheridan Road. The Kellogg School of Management, McCormick School of Engineering, and Block Museum of Art maintain dedicated mailing addresses within this designation.
Census data indicates a population of 213 residents with a median age of 19.7 years, reflecting the student housing within this 0.31-square-mile boundary. Group quarters house 188 residents in non-institutionalized settings, consistent with dormitory living. Northwestern became a founding member of the Big Ten Conference in 1896 and joined the Association of American Universities in 1917. The university employs approximately 20,662 workers across 46 business establishments according to Census Business Patterns data.
| Population: | 213 |
| Median Age: | 19.7 |
| Housing Units: | 22 |
| Establishments: | 46 |
| Employment: | 20,662 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 60208 has 213 residents and 9 households (average 2.78 persons per household). The median age is 19.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 29.6% male and 70.4% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.5%, much lower than the state average of 61.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (27.2%, much higher than the state average of 5.9% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.9%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 213Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 179Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,000.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.78Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 191 | 179 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 213 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.7
Male Median Age: 19.6
Female Median Age: 19.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 2 | 85 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 5 | 2 | 121 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 114 | 54.03% |
| Black: | 6 | 2.84% |
| Hispanic:* | 29 | 13.74% |
| Asian: | 58 | 27.49% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.42% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 63 | 29.58% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 150 | 70.42% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 213 | 100% | 19.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 141 | 78.77% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 38 | 21.23% |
| Total Population: | 179 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 141 | 78.77% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 38 | 21.23% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($81,702), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 31.8%, which is far less than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 28.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (68.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 41 | 22.91% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 8.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 122 | 68.16% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 10 | 24.39% |
| Service: | 28 | 68.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 7.32% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 41 | 100% |
In 2023, 23.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 76.92% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 23.08% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 23.08% |
| Private Insurance: | 179 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 179 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 179 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 60208 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 43 business establishments, employing about 20,972 people with an annual payroll of $1,729,963,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 43Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $397,727,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,729,963,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20,972Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 60208 is located in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 60208, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 0.213 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.303 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL (CBSA Div 16984)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 9,359,555Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.213 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.303 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 105.35 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1724582Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Evanston city; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 60208 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.