5600 S. Michigan Ave

ZIP code 60637 spans Hyde Park, Park Manor, Woodlawn, Grand Crossing and Washington Park on Chicago’s South Side, with lakefront reaches in Hyde Park and Washington Park’s expansive green space farther inland. The lake moderates summer heat and brings brisk, cold winds in winter. Jackson Park, Washington Park and the Museum of Science and Industry are notable draws; paths and open lawns support walks, cycling and outdoor recreation. Hyde Park adds bookstores, cafés, restaurants and independent shops, while arts and cultural programming can be found around the University of Chicago and the historic Midway Plaisance. The area’s architectural and civic history is visible in its landmark buildings and older commercial streets. The ‘L’ Green Line and Metra Electric serve parts of the area, with buses and cycling adding ways to get around. For ZIP code 60637, the median rent is $1,800 per month and the typical range is $550 to $5,800.