Near West Side, Chicago

The Near West Side, one of the 77 community areas of Chicago, is on the West Side, west of the Chicago River and adjacent to the Loop. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 started on the Near West Side. Waves of immigration shaped the history of the Near West Side of Chicago, including the founding of Hull House, a prominent settlement house. In the 19th century railroads became prominent features. In the mid-20th century, the area saw the development of freeways centered in the Jane Byrne Interchange.

Near West Side
Community Area 28 - Near West Side
Fulton Market, West Loop
Location within the city of Chicago
Coordinates: 41°52′48″N 87°40′00″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
CityChicago
Area
  Total5.75 sq mi (14.89 km2)
Elevation
594 ft (181 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total67,881
  Density12,000/sq mi (4,600/km2)
Demographics 2020
  White43.6%
  Black24.2%
  Hispanic10.0%
  Asian18.5%
  Other3.7%
Educational Attainment 2020
  High School Diploma or Higher93.9%
  Bachelor's Degree or Higher69.6%
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
parts of 60606, 60607, 60608, 60610, 60612 and 60661
Median household income (2020)$93,202
Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services

The area is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago-Kent College of Law, and City Colleges' Malcolm X College. The United Center arena, the Illinois Medical District, Union Station, Ogilvie Station, and the Jane Byrne Interchange are also located in the community area.

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