735 N Austin

ZIP code 60644 covers Austin, South Austin, Lawndale, West Garfield Park and The Island on Chicago’s West Side, a largely residential area shaped by broad streets and historic neighborhood corridors. The city’s four-season climate brings warm summers, cold winters and changeable weather in between. Austin Town Hall Park and Columbus Park offer green space, paths and recreation; neighborhood parks and playgrounds add outdoor options, while the Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library provides a local library. Dining and coffee spots sit along commercial streets, with everyday shopping and services close by. The area’s history is reflected in its older homes, churches and civic buildings, and arts and nightlife options are more dispersed than in Chicago’s central districts. Buses, the CTA Green Line and major roads connect the neighborhoods to the rest of the city. ZIP code 60644’s median rent is $1,600 per month, with a typical range of $700 to $10,063.