Jefferson Park, Chicago

Jefferson Park is one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, located on the northwest side of the city. The neighborhood of Jefferson Park occupies a larger swath of territory.

Jefferson Park
Community Area 11 - Jefferson Park
Monument of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Jefferson Park Transit Center
Nickname: 
Jeff Park
Location within the city of Chicago
Coordinates: 41°58.8′N 87°46.2′W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
CityChicago
Neighborhoods
Area
  Total2.35 sq mi (6.09 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total26,216
  Density11,000/sq mi (4,300/km2)
Demographics 2018
  White61.31%
  Black1.10%
  Hispanic24.69%
  Asian10.34%
  Other2.57%
Educational Attainment 2018
  High School Diploma or Higher89.54%
  Bachelor's Degree or Higher36.41%
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
parts of 60630, 60646
Median household income 2018$76,054
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

Jefferson Park is bordered by the community areas of Norwood Park to the northwest, Forest Glen to the northeast, Portage Park to the south, and the suburb of Harwood Heights to the west. The Guatemalan consulate is located in Jefferson Park at 5559 North Elston Avenue.

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