Area Code 708 Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 708?

Per Capita income in Area Code 708 is $48,573.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 708?

Median Family Income in Area Code 708 is $114,220.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Area Code 708?

Median Household Income in Area Code 708 is $93,022.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 708?

Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 708 is 28.1%.Women in Area Code 708 earn 71.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 708?

Family Income Deficit in Area Code 708 is $10,745.Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 708 earn $10,745 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 708?

Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 708 is 40.63.

Q: What is the Total Population of Area Code 708?

Total Population of Area Code 708 is 2,199,693.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 708?

Total Male Population of Area Code 708 is 1,081,886.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 708?

Total Female Population of Area Code 708 is 1,117,807.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 708?

There are 96.79 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 708.

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Area Code 708 Map

Area Code 708 Overview

$48,573

PER CAPITA INCOME

$114,220

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$93,022

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

28.1%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

71.9¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$10,745

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

40.63

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

2,199,693

TOTAL POPULATION

1,081,886

MALE POPULATION

1,117,807

FEMALE POPULATION

96.79

MALES / 100 FEMALES

103.32

FEMALES / 100 MALES

40.0

MEDIAN AGE

3.2

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.6

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

1,153,796

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

65.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

6.3%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Nearby Area Codes

219, 224, 312, 331, 630, 773, 779, 815, 847, 872

Income in Area Code 708

Income Overview in Area Code 708

Per Capita Income in Area Code 708 is $48,573, while median incomes of families and households are $114,220 and $93,022 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	2,199,693	$48,573
Median Family Income	546,942	$114,220
Mean Family Income	546,942	$13,503,616
Median Household Income	828,711	$93,022
Mean Household Income	828,711	$11,297,867
Income Deficit	546,942	$10,745
Wage / Income Gap (%)	2,199,693	28.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	2,199,693	71.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	2,199,693	40.63

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 708

Average Earnings in Area Code 708 are $52,893, $63,261 for men and $43,050 for women, a difference of 32.0%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	617,506 (52.9%)	$63,261
Female	550,332 (47.1%)	$43,050
Total	1,167,838 (100.0%)	$52,893

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 708

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 708 are $100,000+ for men (149,337 | 24.2%) and $100,000+ for women (70,481 | 12.8%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	23,042 (3.7%)	29,514 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999	14,113 (2.3%)	18,986 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	15,637 (2.5%)	19,760 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999	11,394 (1.8%)	15,821 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499	14,208 (2.3%)	19,409 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999	10,890 (1.8%)	15,592 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499	11,581 (1.9%)	15,314 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	8,606 (1.4%)	12,074 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499	12,191 (2.0%)	15,309 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999	15,706 (2.5%)	19,542 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999	29,284 (4.7%)	33,969 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999	32,685 (5.3%)	32,661 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999	28,718 (4.6%)	26,999 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999	27,857 (4.5%)	25,399 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999	28,979 (4.7%)	27,645 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	23,421 (3.8%)	22,937 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999	47,262 (7.6%)	41,486 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999	37,602 (6.1%)	32,551 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	74,993 (12.1%)	54,883 (10.0%)
$100,000+	149,337 (24.2%)	70,481 (12.8%)
Total	617,506 (100.0%)	550,332 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708

Average earnings in Area Code 708 are $6,644,759 for men and $4,547,957 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $8,729,263, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,696,732. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $7,051,180, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,777,053.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$2,696,732	$1,777,053
High School Diploma	$4,576,765	$2,436,120
College or Associate's Degree	$5,484,149	$3,536,041
Bachelor's Degree	$7,372,292	$5,391,612
Graduate Degree	$8,729,263	$7,051,180
Total	$6,644,759	$4,547,957

Family Income in Area Code 708

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 708

According to the Area Code 708 family income data, there are 10,484,878 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,917.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 596,167 families (109.0%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	1,411,110	258.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	596,167	109.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	1,838,819	336.2%
$25,000 to $34,999	2,374,822	434.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	4,049,012	740.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	7,309,333	1,336.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	6,704,962	1,225.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	10,484,878	1,917.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	6,774,424	1,238.6%
$200,000+	9,869,568	1,804.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 708

7+ person families (10,325 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 708 with $141,990 per family, while 2-person families (226,959 | 41.5%) have the highest median income of $47,682 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	226,959 (41.5%)	$95,365
3-Person Families	128,092 (23.4%)	$120,942
4-Person Families	111,033 (20.3%)	$135,561
5-Person Families	52,822 (9.7%)	$137,245
6-Person Families	17,711 (3.2%)	$139,054
7+ Person Families	10,325 (1.9%)	$141,990
Total	546,942 (100.0%)	$114,220

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 708

The median family income in Area Code 708 is $114,220, with families comprising 3+ earners (81,245) having the highest median family income of $161,212, while families with no earners (67,230) have the lowest median family income of $58,228, accounting for 14.8% and 12.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	67,230 (12.3%)	$58,228
1 Earner	170,426 (31.2%)	$86,789
2 Earners	228,041 (41.7%)	$137,353
3+ Earners	81,245 (14.8%)	$161,212
Total	546,942 (100.0%)	$114,220

Household Income in Area Code 708

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 708

With 14,105,490 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 708, accounting for 1,702.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2,024,541 households (244.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	3,659,588	441.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	2,024,541	244.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	4,510,674	544.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	4,937,460	595.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	7,419,450	895.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	11,831,507	1,427.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	10,159,997	1,226.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	14,105,490	1,702.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	8,047,613	971.1%
$200,000+	11,211,631	1,352.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 708

The median household income in Area Code 708 is $93,022, with the highest median household income of $114,779 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 316,924 households (38.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,392, with 17,184 households (2.1%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	17,184 (2.1%)	$54,392
25 to 44 Years	266,953 (32.2%)	$103,281
45 to 64 Years	316,924 (38.2%)	$114,779
65+ Years	227,650 (27.5%)	$65,040
Total	828,711 (100.0%)	$93,022

Poverty in Area Code 708

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 708

With 9.1% poverty level for males and 11.4% for females among the residents of Area Code 708, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12,390 males (14.2%) and 2,272 females (15.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	8,055 (13.3%)	8,685 (14.6%)
5 Years	1,514 (12.1%)	1,570 (12.9%)
6 to 11 Years	12,390 (14.2%)	11,600 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years	6,436 (13.4%)	5,601 (13.1%)
15 Years	2,080 (13.1%)	2,272 (15.3%)
16 and 17 Years	4,029 (12.9%)	3,197 (10.7%)
18 to 24 Years	10,070 (11.1%)	12,717 (14.9%)
25 to 34 Years	10,726 (7.5%)	17,803 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years	9,936 (6.8%)	15,166 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years	10,466 (7.4%)	11,659 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years	9,638 (7.0%)	14,354 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years	7,417 (7.7%)	10,232 (9.2%)
75 Years and over	4,137 (7.2%)	11,086 (12.7%)
Total	96,894 (9.1%)	125,942 (11.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 708

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 708, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.2% of males and 91.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	52,749 (86.8%)	50,932 (85.4%)
5 Years	11,016 (87.9%)	10,576 (87.1%)
6 to 11 Years	75,061 (85.8%)	69,250 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years	41,718 (86.6%)	37,162 (86.9%)
15 Years	13,804 (86.9%)	12,551 (84.7%)
16 and 17 Years	27,306 (87.1%)	26,757 (89.3%)
18 to 24 Years	80,333 (88.9%)	72,332 (85.1%)
25 to 34 Years	132,594 (92.5%)	124,391 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years	136,554 (93.2%)	132,004 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years	131,179 (92.6%)	131,348 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years	127,786 (93.0%)	134,149 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years	88,235 (92.2%)	100,777 (90.8%)
75 Years and over	53,058 (92.8%)	76,142 (87.3%)
Total	971,393 (90.9%)	978,371 (88.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 708

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 708 show that 4.2% or 16,684 of the total 398,085 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.9%, comprising of 438 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.3%, which includes 7,491 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	216,458 (96.7%)	7,491 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children	133,907 (95.7%)	5,961 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children	29,475 (91.3%)	2,794 (8.7%)
5 or more Children	1,561 (78.1%)	438 (21.9%)
Total	381,401 (95.8%)	16,684 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 708

According to the poverty data in Area Code 708, 8.9% or 3,709 single-father households and 19.5% or 20,877 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 91 households (39.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 778 households (65.9%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	1,372 (6.0%)	3,641 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children	1,509 (9.4%)	12,492 (24.4%)
3 or 4 Children	737 (26.6%)	3,966 (41.5%)
5 or more Children	91 (39.4%)	778 (65.9%)
Total	3,709 (8.9%)	20,877 (19.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 708

The poverty data for Area Code 708 shows that 16,684 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 24,586 of the single-parent households (16.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 438 households (21.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 869 household (61.6%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	7,491 (3.3%)	5,013 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children	5,961 (4.3%)	14,001 (20.8%)
3 or 4 Children	2,794 (8.7%)	4,703 (38.2%)
5 or more Children	438 (21.9%)	869 (61.6%)
Total	16,684 (4.2%)	24,586 (16.5%)

Race in Area Code 708

The most populous races in Area Code 708 are White / Caucasian (1,226,644 | 55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (581,843 | 26.5%), and Black / African American (370,255 | 16.8%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	152,838	7.0%
Black / African American	370,255	16.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific	891	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	581,843	26.5%
Native / Alaskan	11,736	0.5%
White / Caucasian	1,226,644	55.8%
Two or more Races	190,678	8.7%
Some other Race	246,651	11.2%
Total	2,199,693	100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 708

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 708 are Mexican (484,780 | 22.0%), German (228,009 | 10.4%), Irish (214,439 | 9.8%), Polish (210,636 | 9.6%), and Italian (140,246 | 6.4%), together accounting for 58.1% of all Area Code 708 residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
Afghan	55	0.0%
African	11,514	0.5%
Alaska Native	3	0.0%
Albanian	2,335	0.1%
Alsatian	83	0.0%
American	54,180	2.5%
Apache	284	0.0%
Arab	32,220	1.5%
Argentinean	1,153	0.1%
Armenian	1,861	0.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac	2,294	0.1%
Australian	173	0.0%
Austrian	6,826	0.3%
Bahamian	10	0.0%
Bangladeshi	111	0.0%
Barbadian	253	0.0%
Basque	56	0.0%
Belgian	2,558	0.1%
Belizean	637	0.0%
Bermudan	33	0.0%
Bhutanese	7,158	0.3%
Blackfeet	449	0.0%
Bolivian	856	0.0%
Brazilian	1,711	0.1%
British	4,406	0.2%
British West Indian	94	0.0%
Bulgarian	5,845	0.3%
Burmese	17,882	0.8%
Cajun	48	0.0%
Cambodian	1,748	0.1%
Canadian	1,527	0.1%
Cape Verdean	47	0.0%
Carpatho Rusyn	17	0.0%
Celtic	60	0.0%
Central American	17,224	0.8%
Central American Indian	2,494	0.1%
Cherokee	3,652	0.2%
Cheyenne	20	0.0%
Chickasaw	100	0.0%
Chilean	615	0.0%
Chinese	18	0.0%
Chippewa	769	0.0%
Choctaw	469	0.0%
Colombian	5,574	0.3%
Comanche	57	0.0%
Costa Rican	335	0.0%
Cree	44	0.0%
Creek	144	0.0%
Croatian	9,026	0.4%
Crow	32	0.0%
Cuban	5,788	0.3%
Cypriot	43	0.0%
Czech	22,510	1.0%
Czechoslovakian	2,847	0.1%
Danish	5,027	0.2%
Delaware	4	0.0%
Dominican	1,180	0.1%
Dutch	22,190	1.0%
Dutch West Indian	43	0.0%
Eastern European	8,595	0.4%
Ecuadorian	5,464	0.3%
Egyptian	2,080	0.1%
English	70,277	3.2%
Estonian	121	0.0%
Ethiopian	1,095	0.1%
European	18,786	0.9%
Fijian	86	0.0%
Filipino	1,631	0.1%
Finnish	2,134	0.1%
French	20,911	0.9%
French American Indian	102	0.0%
French Canadian	3,535	0.2%
German	228,009	10.4%
German Russian	102	0.0%
Ghanaian	468	0.0%
Greek	21,720	1.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro	258	0.0%
Guatemalan	9,028	0.4%
Guyanese	188	0.0%
Haitian	1,622	0.1%
Hmong	65	0.0%
Honduran	2,591	0.1%
Hungarian	7,369	0.3%
Icelander	68	0.0%
Indian (Asian)	42,460	1.9%
Indonesian	334	0.0%
Inupiat	85	0.0%
Iranian	2,605	0.1%
Iraqi	1,142	0.1%
Irish	214,439	9.8%
Iroquois	234	0.0%
Israeli	482	0.0%
Italian	140,246	6.4%
Jamaican	2,856	0.1%
Japanese	441	0.0%
Jordanian	4,109	0.2%
Kenyan	274	0.0%
Korean	28,437	1.3%
Laotian	649	0.0%
Latvian	1,151	0.1%
Lebanese	2,148	0.1%
Liberian	49	0.0%
Lithuanian	22,149	1.0%
Lumbee	17	0.0%
Luxembourger	912	0.0%
Macedonian	2,033	0.1%
Malaysian	448	0.0%
Maltese	29	0.0%
Menominee	205	0.0%
Mexican	484,780	22.0%
Mexican American Indian	8,612	0.4%
Mongolian	242	0.0%
Moroccan	1,273	0.1%
Native Hawaiian	908	0.0%
Navajo	693	0.0%
New Zealander	16	0.0%
Nicaraguan	1,200	0.1%
Nigerian	5,935	0.3%
Northern European	1,206	0.1%
Norwegian	14,876	0.7%
Okinawan	95	0.0%
Osage	27	0.0%
Ottawa	33	0.0%
Paiute	31	0.0%
Pakistani	2,729	0.1%
Palestinian	10,790	0.5%
Panamanian	617	0.0%
Paraguayan	10	0.0%
Pennsylvania German	66	0.0%
Peruvian	2,506	0.1%
Polish	210,636	9.6%
Portuguese	1,408	0.1%
Potawatomi	77	0.0%
Pueblo	10	0.0%
Puerto Rican	42,819	1.9%
Romanian	7,161	0.3%
Russian	22,250	1.0%
Salvadoran	3,310	0.2%
Samoan	223	0.0%
Scandinavian	3,107	0.1%
Scotch-Irish	6,255	0.3%
Scottish	13,646	0.6%
Seminole	60	0.0%
Senegalese	494	0.0%
Serbian	7,623	0.4%
Shoshone	3	0.0%
Sioux	372	0.0%
Slavic	779	0.0%
Slovak	7,291	0.3%
Slovene	1,838	0.1%
Somali	134	0.0%
South African	545	0.0%
South American	18,049	0.8%
South American Indian	169	0.0%
Soviet Union	65	0.0%
Spaniard	4,047	0.2%
Spanish	2,212	0.1%
Spanish American Indian	6	0.0%
Sri Lankan	5,777	0.3%
Subsaharan African	21,391	1.0%
Sudanese	86	0.0%
Swedish	28,115	1.3%
Swiss	3,616	0.2%
Syrian	1,700	0.1%
Taiwanese	22	0.0%
Thai	55,032	2.5%
Tlingit-Haida	22	0.0%
Tongan	55	0.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian	295	0.0%
Turkish	1,730	0.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander	40	0.0%
Ugandan	126	0.0%
Ukrainian	14,452	0.7%
Uruguayan	177	0.0%
Ute	44	0.0%
Venezuelan	1,610	0.1%
Vietnamese	251	0.0%
Welsh	4,148	0.2%
West Indian	287	0.0%
Yakama	18	0.0%
Yaqui	46	0.0%
Yugoslavian	1,864	0.1%
Yuman	33	0.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 708

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 708 came from Latin America (207,641 | 9.4%), Central America (191,814 | 8.7%), Mexico (182,042 | 8.3%), Asia (122,331 | 5.6%), and Europe (108,501 | 4.9%), together accounting for 36.9% of all Area Code 708 residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Afghanistan	71	0.0%
Africa	13,660	0.6%
Albania	1,061	0.1%
Argentina	751	0.0%
Armenia	186	0.0%
Asia	122,331	5.6%
Australia	292	0.0%
Austria	471	0.0%
Bahamas	96	0.0%
Bangladesh	303	0.0%
Barbados	47	0.0%
Belarus	2,568	0.1%
Belgium	113	0.0%
Belize	600	0.0%
Bolivia	544	0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	1,777	0.1%
Brazil	1,546	0.1%
Bulgaria	4,914	0.2%
Cambodia	551	0.0%
Cameroon	224	0.0%
Canada	2,837	0.1%
Caribbean	3,838	0.2%
Central America	191,814	8.7%
Chile	402	0.0%
China	24,684	1.1%
Colombia	2,962	0.1%
Congo	124	0.0%
Costa Rica	118	0.0%
Croatia	924	0.0%
Cuba	1,339	0.1%
Czechoslovakia	1,558	0.1%
Denmark	171	0.0%
Dominica	9	0.0%
Dominican Republic	369	0.0%
Eastern Africa	2,127	0.1%
Eastern Asia	38,959	1.8%
Eastern Europe	88,713	4.0%
Ecuador	2,858	0.1%
Egypt	1,700	0.1%
El Salvador	1,932	0.1%
England	1,231	0.1%
Eritrea	160	0.0%
Ethiopia	562	0.0%
Europe	108,501	4.9%
Fiji	15	0.0%
France	704	0.0%
Germany	3,331	0.2%
Ghana	714	0.0%
Greece	3,290	0.2%
Grenada	5	0.0%
Guatemala	4,762	0.2%
Guyana	61	0.0%
Haiti	569	0.0%
Honduras	1,477	0.1%
Hong Kong	1,440	0.1%
Hungary	296	0.0%
India	36,402	1.7%
Indonesia	182	0.0%
Iran	1,644	0.1%
Iraq	1,415	0.1%
Ireland	2,175	0.1%
Israel	979	0.0%
Italy	4,589	0.2%
Jamaica	1,158	0.1%
Japan	2,532	0.1%
Jordan	4,042	0.2%
Kazakhstan	625	0.0%
Kenya	396	0.0%
Korea	10,736	0.5%
Kuwait	515	0.0%
Laos	87	0.0%
Latin America	207,641	9.4%
Latvia	369	0.0%
Lebanon	822	0.0%
Liberia	51	0.0%
Lithuania	4,467	0.2%
Malaysia	420	0.0%
Mexico	182,042	8.3%
Middle Africa	471	0.0%
Moldova	1,304	0.1%
Morocco	1,015	0.1%
Nepal	358	0.0%
Netherlands	374	0.0%
Nicaragua	548	0.0%
Nigeria	4,454	0.2%
North Macedonia	1,413	0.1%
Northern Africa	3,698	0.2%
Northern Europe	5,597	0.3%
Norway	123	0.0%
Oceania	458	0.0%
Pakistan	3,980	0.2%
Panama	326	0.0%
Peru	1,432	0.1%
Philippines	15,334	0.7%
Poland	44,996	2.1%
Portugal	178	0.0%
Romania	3,320	0.2%
Russia	3,667	0.2%
Saudi Arabia	821	0.0%
Scotland	229	0.0%
Senegal	353	0.0%
Serbia	2,508	0.1%
Singapore	116	0.0%
Somalia	83	0.0%
South Africa	910	0.0%
South America	11,989	0.5%
South Central Asia	44,960	2.0%
South Eastern Asia	21,290	1.0%
Southern Europe	8,625	0.4%
Spain	547	0.0%
Sri Lanka	128	0.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	15	0.0%
Sudan	146	0.0%
Sweden	233	0.0%
Switzerland	137	0.0%
Syria	2,036	0.1%
Taiwan	1,846	0.1%
Thailand	1,107	0.1%
Trinidad and Tobago	216	0.0%
Turkey	1,382	0.1%
Uganda	260	0.0%
Ukraine	10,877	0.5%
Uruguay	109	0.0%
Uzbekistan	292	0.0%
Venezuela	1,281	0.1%
Vietnam	3,155	0.1%
West Indies	15	0.0%
Western Africa	5,929	0.3%
Western Asia	13,618	0.6%
Western Europe	5,154	0.2%
Yemen	661	0.0%
Zaire	45	0.0%
Zimbabwe	48	0.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 708

The most populous age groups in Area Code 708 are 10 to 14 Years (78,937 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (75,889 | 6.8%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	62,116 (5.7%)	60,777 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years	70,370 (6.5%)	65,916 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years	78,937 (7.3%)	71,895 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years	75,628 (7.0%)	71,537 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years	64,819 (6.0%)	60,984 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years	69,648 (6.4%)	69,296 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years	74,821 (6.9%)	73,222 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years	75,867 (7.0%)	73,920 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years	71,910 (6.7%)	73,450 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years	72,136 (6.7%)	70,252 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years	70,682 (6.5%)	73,101 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years	72,919 (6.7%)	73,605 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years	65,969 (6.1%)	75,889 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years	53,443 (4.9%)	62,482 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years	43,763 (4.1%)	49,796 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years	27,030 (2.5%)	36,146 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years	16,679 (1.5%)	24,392 (2.2%)
85 Years and over	15,149 (1.4%)	31,147 (2.8%)
Total	1,081,886 (100.0%)	1,117,807 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 708

Median Family Size in Area Code 708

The median family size in Area Code 708 is 3.22 persons per family, with married-couple families (398,085 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29425 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (41,754 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	398,085 (72.8%)	3.29
Single Male/Father	41,754 (7.6%)	2.88
Single Female/Mother	107,103 (19.6%)	3.07
Total Families	546,942 (100.0%)	3.22

Median Household Size in Area Code 708

The median household size in Area Code 708 is 2.59 persons per household, with married-couple households (398,085 | 48.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.31053 persons per household. non-family households (281,769 | 34.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	398,085 (48.0%)	3.31
Single Male/Father	41,754 (5.0%)	3.18
Single Female/Mother	107,103 (12.9%)	3.26
Non-family	281,769 (34.0%)	1.17
Total Households	828,711 (100.0%)	2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 708

Out of a total of 828,711 households in Area Code 708, 546,942 (66.0%) are family households, while 281,769 (34.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 214,592, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 242,012.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	242,012 (29.2%)
2-Person Households	214,592 (25.9%)	34,182 (4.1%)
3-Person Households	128,583 (15.5%)	3,739 (0.4%)
4-Person Households	114,852 (13.9%)	1,255 (0.2%)
5-Person Households	57,698 (7.0%)	460 (0.1%)
6-Person Households	19,071 (2.3%)	91 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	12,146 (1.5%)	30 (0.0%)
Total	546,942 (66.0%)	281,769 (34.0%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 708

Fertility by Age in Area Code 708

Average fertility rate in Area Code 708 is 52.7 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 92.3 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	422 (1.7%)	40.7
20 to 34 years	17,249 (68.8%)	92.3
35 to 50 years	7,420 (29.6%)	41.0
Total	25,091 (100.0%)	52.7

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 708

65.1% of women with births (25,091) in Area Code 708 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.2% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	422 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years	10,495 (60.8%)	6,754 (39.2%)
35 to 50 years	4,511 (60.8%)	2,909 (39.2%)
Total	16,322 (65.0%)	8,769 (34.9%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 708

Average fertility rate in Area Code 708 is 52.7 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.9 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 42.7 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 26.3% of all women with births.

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 708

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	1,775 (7.1%)	42.7
High School Diploma	5,434 (21.7%)	64.4
College or Associate's Degree	6,242 (24.9%)	53.2
Bachelor's Degree	6,592 (26.3%)	68.6
Graduate Degree	5,048 (20.1%)	77.9
Total	25,091 (100.0%)	52.7

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 708

34.9% of women with births in Area Code 708 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 62.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 68.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	564 (31.8%)	1,211 (68.2%)
High School Diploma	2,228 (41.0%)	3,206 (59.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	2,546 (40.8%)	3,696 (59.2%)
Bachelor's Degree	4,128 (62.6%)	2,464 (37.4%)
Graduate Degree	2,459 (48.7%)	2,589 (51.3%)
Total	16,322 (65.0%)	8,769 (34.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 708

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 708

Among the 1,049,930 employed individuals in Area Code 708, private company employees (725,062 | 69.1%), not-for-profit organizations (98,128 | 9.3%), and local government employees (78,785 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	725,062	69.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	52,646	5.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	44,116	4.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations	98,128	9.3%
Local Government Employees	78,785	7.5%
State Government Employees	27,198	2.6%
Federal Government Employees	21,779	2.1%
Unpaid Family Workers	2,216	0.2%
Total	1,049,930	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 708

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 708, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,758,950), 65.6% or 1,153,871 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 73,155 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.8% or 253,207 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,779.1% or 797,090 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	44,804 (38.5%)	797,090 (1,779.1%)
20 to 24 Years	94,359 (75.0%)	1,131,153 (1,198.7%)
25 to 29 Years	118,417 (85.2%)	929,376 (784.8%)
30 to 34 Years	126,813 (85.7%)	626,968 (494.4%)
35 to 44 Years	253,217 (85.8%)	1,101,957 (435.2%)
45 to 54 Years	240,971 (84.2%)	1,030,452 (427.6%)
55 to 59 Years	114,462 (78.1%)	619,141 (540.9%)
60 to 64 Years	88,934 (62.7%)	414,063 (465.6%)
65 to 74 Years	62,310 (29.7%)	311,007 (499.2%)
75 Years and over	12,523 (8.3%)	52,405 (418.4%)
Total	1,153,796 (65.6%)	73,209 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 708, 81.3% of individuals (940,155) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,156,687) are in the labor force, with 500.6% or 4,706,416 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.5% or 406,715 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 972.1% or 665,441 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	68,453 (59.9%)	1,110,556 (972.1%)
High School Diploma	197,634 (74.7%)	1,799,551 (680.2%)
College / Associate Degree	258,664 (82.7%)	1,786,683 (570.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	406,724 (87.5%)	1,605,844 (345.4%)
Total	940,128 (81.3%)	5,790,375 (500.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 708

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 708 are Management (119,753 | 11.2%), Community & Social Service (117,729 | 11.0%), Business & Financial (70,460 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68,622 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (68,122 | 6.4%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 708, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.0%), Computers & Mathematics (75.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.1%), and Health Technologists (73.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	70,376 (58.8%)	49,377 (41.2%)
Business & Financial	32,080 (45.5%)	38,380 (54.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	51,395 (74.9%)	17,227 (25.1%)
Computers & Mathematics	29,897 (75.4%)	9,766 (24.6%)
Architecture & Engineering	16,780 (86.0%)	2,740 (14.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	4,718 (50.0%)	4,721 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service	39,946 (33.9%)	77,783 (66.1%)
Education, Arts & Media	5,586 (31.0%)	12,412 (69.0%)
Legal Services & Support	8,685 (51.4%)	8,201 (48.6%)
Education Instruction & Library	15,941 (25.6%)	46,416 (74.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	9,734 (47.5%)	10,754 (52.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	17,671 (25.9%)	50,451 (74.1%)
Health Technologists	12,847 (26.2%)	36,124 (73.8%)
Total (Category)	211,468 (47.5%)	233,218 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)	569,934 (53.1%)	502,347 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 708 are Food Preparation & Serving (48,876 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33,496 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (32,112 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (27,740 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (25,978 | 2.4%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 708, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.3%), Security & Protection (77.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.7%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	4,614 (14.4%)	27,498 (85.6%)
Security & Protection	20,149 (77.6%)	5,829 (22.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention	10,284 (73.5%)	3,701 (26.5%)
Law Enforcement	9,865 (82.3%)	2,128 (17.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving	24,100 (49.3%)	24,776 (50.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	19,773 (59.0%)	13,723 (41.0%)
Personal Care & Service	7,135 (25.7%)	20,605 (74.3%)
Total (Category)	75,771 (45.1%)	92,431 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)	569,934 (53.1%)	502,347 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 708 are Office & Administration (118,547 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (100,930 | 9.4%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	51,165 (50.7%)	49,765 (49.3%)
Office & Administration	32,550 (27.5%)	85,997 (72.5%)
Total (Category)	83,715 (38.1%)	135,762 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)	569,934 (53.1%)	502,347 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 708 are Construction & Extraction (46,975 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28,378 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,451 | 0.1%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	917 (63.2%)	534 (36.8%)
Construction & Extraction	45,765 (97.4%)	1,210 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	27,305 (96.2%)	1,073 (3.8%)
Total (Category)	73,987 (96.3%)	2,817 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)	569,934 (53.1%)	502,347 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 708 are Production (62,448 | 5.8%), Transportation (53,730 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (46,934 | 4.4%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	44,447 (71.2%)	18,001 (28.8%)
Transportation	46,126 (85.9%)	7,604 (14.1%)
Material Moving	34,420 (73.3%)	12,514 (26.7%)
Total (Category)	124,993 (76.6%)	38,119 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)	569,934 (53.1%)	502,347 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 708

Employment Industries in Area Code 708

The major employment industries in Area Code 708 include Health Care & Social Assistance (145,265 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (114,883 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (106,402 | 9.9%), Professional & Scientific (96,008 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (95,499 | 8.9%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 708

The Area Code 708 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.6%), Construction (90.0%), and Utilities (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.7%), Educational Services (69.3%), and Enterprise Management (55.4%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	1,290 (68.8%)	586 (31.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	299 (94.6%)	17 (5.4%)
Construction	56,320 (90.0%)	6,279 (10.0%)
Manufacturing	80,383 (70.0%)	34,500 (30.0%)
Wholesale Trade	19,702 (63.7%)	11,234 (36.3%)
Retail Trade	54,980 (51.7%)	51,422 (48.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing	61,584 (73.9%)	21,803 (26.2%)
Utilities	4,268 (78.3%)	1,181 (21.7%)
Information	9,749 (56.0%)	7,651 (44.0%)
Finance & Insurance	31,417 (49.2%)	32,395 (50.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	11,129 (53.2%)	9,788 (46.8%)
Professional & Scientific	54,596 (56.9%)	41,412 (43.1%)
Enterprise Management	676 (44.6%)	839 (55.4%)
Administrative & Support	27,963 (59.2%)	19,295 (40.8%)
Educational Services	29,356 (30.7%)	66,143 (69.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	33,830 (23.3%)	111,435 (76.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	11,453 (54.5%)	9,554 (45.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services	33,022 (50.2%)	32,800 (49.8%)
Public Administration	23,447 (57.8%)	17,146 (42.2%)
Total	569,934 (53.1%)	502,347 (46.9%)

Education in Area Code 708

School Enrollment in Area Code 708

The most common levels of schooling among the 545,942 students in Area Code 708 are high school (126,010 | 23.1%), middle school (118,009 | 21.6%), and elementary school (108,383 | 19.9%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	33,917	6.2%
Kindergarten	26,624	4.9%
Elementary School	108,383	19.9%
Middle School	118,009	21.6%
High School	126,010	23.1%
College / Undergraduate	98,205	18.0%
Graduate / Professional	34,794	6.4%
Total	545,942	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 708

Out of a total of 545,942 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 708, 105,242 (19.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 440,700 (80.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13,598 (43.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 81,596 (90.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	15,701 (58.2%)	11,263 (41.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old	110,827 (85.8%)	18,289 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	132,361 (89.8%)	15,006 (10.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	81,596 (90.5%)	8,549 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	32,243 (76.6%)	9,824 (23.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	33,644 (65.2%)	17,969 (34.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	17,756 (56.6%)	13,598 (43.4%)
35 Years and over	16,560 (60.6%)	10,756 (39.4%)
Total	440,700 (80.7%)	105,242 (19.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 708

Business (132,724 | 21.4%), education (67,226 | 10.9%), science & technology (64,022 | 10.3%), engineering (48,120 | 7.8%), and social sciences (47,941 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 618,979 individuals in Area Code 708 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	32,543	5.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	32,411	5.2%
Physical & Health Sciences	17,027	2.8%
Psychology	29,428	4.8%
Social Sciences	47,941	7.7%
Engineering	48,120	7.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies	4,428	0.7%
Science & Technology	64,022	10.3%
Business	132,724	21.4%
Education	67,226	10.9%
Literature & Languages	25,750	4.2%
Liberal Arts & History	27,682	4.5%
Visual & Performing Arts	26,361	4.3%
Communications	29,575	4.8%
Arts & Humanities	33,741	5.4%
Total	618,979	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 708

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 708

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 708 are males with 2 vehicles (240,751, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (197,852, making up 49.3%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	21,125 (3.8%)	22,557 (4.6%)
1 Vehicle	123,005 (22.0%)	126,153 (25.9%)
2 Vehicles	240,751 (43.0%)	197,852 (40.5%)
3 Vehicles	111,942 (20.0%)	93,361 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles	46,155 (8.3%)	35,436 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	16,340 (2.9%)	12,667 (2.6%)
Total	559,318 (100.0%)	488,026 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 708

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 708 are 30 to 34 minutes (146,822 commuters, 15.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (117,054 commuters, 12.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (111,034 commuters, 12.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	14,881	1.6%
5 to 9 Minutes	60,270	6.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	95,110	10.3%
15 to 19 Minutes	110,276	11.9%
20 to 24 Minutes	117,054	12.7%
25 to 29 Minutes	60,555	6.6%
30 to 34 Minutes	146,822	15.9%
35 to 39 Minutes	35,224	3.8%
40 to 44 Minutes	52,261	5.7%
45 to 59 Minutes	111,034	12.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	91,999	10.0%
90 or more Minutes	27,268	3.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 708

The most common commute times in Area Code 708 are 30 to 34 minutes (83,207 commuters, 16.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (63,615 commuters, 15.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	7,278 (1.5%)	7,603 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes	28,886 (5.8%)	31,384 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes	45,485 (9.1%)	49,625 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	54,163 (10.9%)	56,113 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	61,216 (12.3%)	55,838 (13.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes	33,228 (6.7%)	27,327 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes	83,207 (16.7%)	63,615 (15.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	19,924 (4.0%)	15,300 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes	30,723 (6.2%)	21,538 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes	63,535 (12.8%)	47,499 (11.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes	54,064 (10.9%)	37,935 (8.9%)
90 or more Minutes	15,796 (3.2%)	11,472 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 708

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 708 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (67,560, 13.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (66,948, 15.7%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	39,017 (7.8%)	16,152 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	33,401 (6.7%)	11,570 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	29,708 (6.0%)	15,340 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	53,955 (10.8%)	33,575 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	41,602 (8.4%)	38,449 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	67,560 (13.6%)	66,948 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	41,128 (8.3%)	51,815 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	49,534 (10.0%)	55,857 (13.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	22,408 (4.5%)	26,884 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	28,112 (5.7%)	31,648 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	13,837 (2.8%)	13,735 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	5,797 (1.2%)	7,422 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	40,390 (8.1%)	29,704 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	31,056 (6.2%)	26,150 (6.1%)
Total	497,505 (100.0%)	425,249 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 708

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 708

Of the total 828,711 dwellings in Area Code 708, owner-occupied units account for 569,263 (68.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 259,448 (31.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	569,263	68.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	259,448	31.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	828,711	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 708

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	242,012	29.2%
2-Person Household	248,774	30.0%
3-Person Household	132,322	16.0%
4+ Person Household	205,603	24.8%
Total Housing Units	828,711	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 708

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	136,804 (56.5%)	105,208 (43.5%)
2-Person Household	180,213 (72.4%)	68,561 (27.6%)
3-Person Household	94,494 (71.4%)	37,828 (28.6%)
4+ Person Household	157,752 (76.7%)	47,851 (23.3%)
Total Housing Units	569,263 (68.7%)	259,448 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 708

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	46,023 (59.1%)	31,859 (40.9%)
High School Diploma	114,187 (62.9%)	67,373 (37.1%)
College/Associate Degree	155,382 (67.1%)	76,074 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	253,671 (75.1%)	84,142 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 708

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	132,073	15.9%
35 to 44 Years	152,064	18.3%
45 to 54 Years	155,126	18.7%
55 to 64 Years	161,798	19.5%
65 to 74 Years	128,827	15.5%
75 to 84 Years	68,127	8.2%
85 Years and Over	30,696	3.7%
Total	828,711	100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 708

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 708

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	569,263 (68.7%)	$10,167,914
Renter-Occupied	259,448 (31.3%)	$5,164,806
Average	828,711 (100.0%)	$8,744,037

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 708

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	10,911 (1.9%)	16,678 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999	4,907 (0.9%)	6,744 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999	8,978 (1.6%)	14,142 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999	12,313 (2.2%)	11,816 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999	13,139 (2.3%)	14,131 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999	27,523 (4.8%)	28,373 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999	45,126 (7.9%)	33,861 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	79,484 (14.0%)	45,823 (17.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	74,486 (13.1%)	30,965 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	118,591 (20.8%)	32,796 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more	173,805 (30.5%)	24,119 (9.3%)
Total	569,263 (100.0%)	259,448 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 708

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	8,380 (1.5%)	6,495 (2.5%)
$300 to $499	21,648 (3.8%)	6,922 (2.7%)
$500 to $799	68,072 (12.0%)	17,193 (6.6%)
$800 to $999	55,991 (9.8%)	33,976 (13.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499	109,567 (19.3%)	95,030 (36.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999	99,770 (17.5%)	47,396 (18.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499	73,719 (13.0%)	23,965 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999	50,134 (8.8%)	10,487 (4.0%)
$3,000 or more	81,982 (14.4%)	8,066 (3.1%)
Total	569,263 (100.0%)	259,448 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 708

Housing Structures in Area Code 708

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	458,147	55.3%
Single Unit, Attached	63,175	7.6%
2 Unit Apartments	48,662	5.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	52,718	6.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	53,455	6.5%
10 or more Apartments	141,973	17.1%
Mobile Home / Other	10,581	1.3%
Total	828,711	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 708

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	415,894 (90.8%)	42,253 (9.2%)
Single Unit, Attached	51,649 (81.8%)	11,526 (18.2%)
2 Unit Apartments	21,084 (43.3%)	27,578 (56.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	15,970 (30.3%)	36,748 (69.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	11,217 (21.0%)	42,238 (79.0%)
10 or more Apartments	46,417 (32.7%)	95,556 (67.3%)
Mobile Home / Other	7,032 (66.5%)	3,549 (33.5%)
Total	569,263 (68.7%)	259,448 (31.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 708

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	1,886 (0.3%)	14,488 (5.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms	22,272 (3.9%)	70,514 (27.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms	156,959 (27.6%)	123,562 (47.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms	209,461 (36.8%)	39,245 (15.1%)
8 or more Rooms	178,685 (31.4%)	11,639 (4.5%)
Total	569,263 (100.0%)	259,448 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 708

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	515,314 (90.5%)	180,164 (69.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	6,182 (1.1%)	4,685 (1.8%)
Electricity	44,183 (7.8%)	67,618 (26.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	369 (0.1%)	366 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke	27 (0.0%)	121 (0.1%)
All other Fuels	1,809 (0.3%)	2,354 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used	1,379 (0.2%)	4,140 (1.6%)
Total	569,263 (100.0%)	259,448 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 708

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	23,809 (4.2%)	54,718 (21.1%)
1 Vehicle	175,928 (30.9%)	129,113 (49.8%)
2 Vehicles	243,550 (42.8%)	59,301 (22.9%)
3 or more Vehicles	125,976 (22.1%)	16,316 (6.3%)
Total	569,263 (100.0%)	259,448 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 708

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 708

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	216,267	352,996
Median Property Value	$27,493,400	$29,161,000
Median Household Income	$7,682,262	$126,071
Monthly Housing Costs	$85,618	$79,488
Real Estate Taxes	$566,840	$7,065

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	11,899 (5.5%)	8,264 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999	12,244 (5.7%)	12,253 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999	99,486 (46.0%)	161,314 (45.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	60,172 (27.8%)	108,836 (30.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999	20,113 (9.3%)	38,557 (10.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999	6,229 (2.9%)	13,583 (3.8%)
$1,000,000 or more	6,124 (2.8%)	10,189 (2.9%)
Total	216,267 (100.0%)	352,996 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	8,986 (4.2%)	6,122 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999	21,787 (10.1%)	6,832 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999	15,504 (7.2%)	12,643 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999	23,521 (10.9%)	12,019 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	34,835 (16.1%)	21,605 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	26,631 (12.3%)	44,649 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	37,269 (17.2%)	47,855 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more	47,734 (22.1%)	81,322 (23.0%)
Total	216,267 (100.0%)	352,996 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 708

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	60,999 (28.2%)	11,488,081 (3,254.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x	40,375 (18.7%)	124,307 (35.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x	26,998 (12.5%)	93,257 (26.4%)
4.0x or more	85,502 (39.5%)	49,269 (14.0%)
Total	216,267 (100.0%)	352,996 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 708

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	7,735 (3.6%)	1,696 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499	9,301 (4.3%)	6,290 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,499	187,523 (86.7%)	9,119 (2.6%)
Total	216,267 (100.0%)	352,996 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 708

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 708

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	144,653 (97.9%)	3,104 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years	369,819 (96.4%)	13,911 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years	153,477 (86.1%)	24,746 (13.9%)
26 to 34 Years	219,478 (85.0%)	38,596 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years	253,494 (86.4%)	39,931 (13.6%)
45 to 54 Years	255,483 (89.8%)	29,145 (10.2%)
55 to 64 Years	263,570 (92.2%)	22,358 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years	204,178 (98.8%)	2,483 (1.2%)
75 Years and older	143,697 (99.5%)	726 (0.5%)
Total	2,007,849 (92.0%)	175,000 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 708

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	144,653 (97.9%)	3,104 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	369,819 (96.4%)	13,911 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	153,477 (86.1%)	24,746 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 708

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	175,663 (88.0%)	24,045 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	253,266 (86.5%)	39,657 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	268,615 (88.0%)	36,694 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	251,705 (91.2%)	24,340 (8.8%)
$100,000 and over	1,049,560 (95.6%)	48,932 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 708

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	56,151 (38.0%)	92,946 (62.9%)
6 to 18 Years	137,663 (35.9%)	244,868 (63.8%)
19 to 25 Years	33,185 (18.6%)	123,259 (69.2%)
25 to 34 Years	43,256 (16.8%)	181,649 (70.4%)
35 to 44 Years	40,917 (13.9%)	219,289 (74.7%)
45 to 54 Years	39,370 (13.8%)	222,401 (78.1%)
55 to 64 Years	47,994 (16.8%)	223,429 (78.1%)
65 to 74 Years	189,932 (91.9%)	113,684 (55.0%)
75 Years and over	141,855 (98.2%)	82,346 (57.0%)
Total	730,323 (33.5%)	1,503,871 (68.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 708

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	266 (0.4%)	342 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years	9,432 (4.8%)	5,767 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years	12,927 (5.5%)	12,138 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years	35,861 (8.4%)	38,949 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years	19,434 (20.3%)	23,114 (20.8%)
75 Years and over	22,363 (39.1%)	40,293 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 708

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	218 (0.4%)	193 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years	851 (0.4%)	773 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years	1,630 (0.7%)	908 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years	7,687 (1.8%)	5,793 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years	7,142 (7.5%)	4,750 (4.3%)
75 Years and over	10,987 (19.2%)	13,400 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	153 (0.3%)	174 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years	1,531 (0.8%)	1,315 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years	1,953 (0.8%)	2,653 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years	7,845 (1.8%)	8,526 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years	2,997 (3.1%)	3,960 (3.6%)
75 Years and over	4,212 (7.4%)	6,984 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	7,413 (3.8%)	3,541 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years	8,962 (3.8%)	7,418 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years	13,189 (3.1%)	12,067 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years	3,859 (4.0%)	3,666 (3.3%)
75 Years and over	5,731 (10.0%)	10,773 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	825 (0.4%)	739 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years	1,991 (0.8%)	2,361 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years	16,078 (3.8%)	21,016 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years	10,847 (11.3%)	15,966 (14.4%)
75 Years and over	14,019 (24.5%)	28,701 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 708: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	1,969 (1.0%)	1,099 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years	1,953 (0.8%)	1,300 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years	5,842 (1.4%)	6,991 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years	2,843 (3.0%)	4,213 (3.8%)
75 Years and over	5,442 (9.5%)	13,153 (15.1%)

Technology Access in Area Code 708

Computing Device Access in Area Code 708

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	662,479	79.9%
Smartphone	728,263	87.9%
Tablet	530,410	64.0%
No Computing Device	53,016	6.4%
Total	828,711	100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 708

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	1,421	0.2%
Broadband Home	628,552	75.8%
Cellular Data Only	90,044	10.9%
Satellite Internet	52,081	6.3%
No Internet	88,382	10.7%
Total	828,711	100.0%

Area Code 708 Summary

Geography

Area code 708 is located in the state of Illinois and covers the Chicago metropolitan area, including the city of Chicago and its suburbs. It also covers parts of Cook, DuPage, Will, and Kankakee counties.

Social

Area code 708 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its vibrant culture, with a variety of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.

Economics

Area code 708 is a major economic hub in the Midwest. It is home to many large corporations, including Boeing, McDonald's, and Walgreens. The area also has a thriving small business sector, with many entrepreneurs and startups.

Demographics

Area code 708 is home to a diverse population, with a mix of races, ethnicities, and religions. The population is predominantly white, with a large Hispanic population. The median household income is slightly above the national average.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 708?

Per Capita income in Area Code 708 is $48,573.

What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 708?

Median Family Income in Area Code 708 is $114,220.

What is the Median Household income in Area Code 708?

Median Household Income in Area Code 708 is $93,022.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 708?

Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 708 is 28.1%.

Women in Area Code 708 earn 71.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 708?

Family Income Deficit in Area Code 708 is $10,745.

Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 708 earn $10,745 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 708?

Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 708 is 40.63.

What is the Total Population of Area Code 708?

Total Population of Area Code 708 is 2,199,693.

What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 708?

Total Male Population of Area Code 708 is 1,081,886.

What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 708?

Total Female Population of Area Code 708 is 1,117,807.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 708?

There are 96.79 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 708.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 708?

There are 103.32 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 708.

What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 708?

Median Population Age in Area Code 708 is 40.0 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 708

Average Family Size in Area Code 708 is 3.2 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 708

Average Household Size in Area Code 708 is 2.6 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 708?

There are 1,153,796 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 708.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 708?

65.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 708.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 708?

Unemployment Rate in Area Code 708 is 6.3%.