Avers / Thomas Building

ZIP code 60651 covers parts of South Austin, Humboldt Park, North Austin, West Humboldt Park and West Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side. Its urban landscape includes residential blocks, commercial corridors and green spaces, with cold winters and warm summers. Humboldt Park’s namesake park offers lagoons, gardens, paths and playgrounds, while local libraries and neighborhood parks add places to read and spend time outdoors. Dining and coffee options include casual restaurants, bakeries and cafés along the area’s shopping streets; larger retail corridors provide everyday shopping. The broader Humboldt Park area has a strong cultural and architectural presence, and local arts and nightlife can be found at community venues and neighborhood bars. Residents get around by CTA bus and rail, on foot or by car. For ZIP code 60651, the median rent is $1,700 per month, with a typical range of $700 to $4,012.