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Alsip, Illinois
Overview
Introduction to Alsip, Illinois
Alsip, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles S of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Alsip History
Early white settlers arrived in this area in the 1830s. They were mostly Europeans of Dutch and German descent. Before the white settlers, this area was inhabited by the Potawatomi Indians and had been visited by French explorers and missionaries in the 15th and 16th centuries. They established a Catholic church in 1696. This village is named after an early industrialist, Frank Alsip, who established the first industries beginning with a brick factory and a clay quarry.
Alsip and nearby Attractions
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Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum
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Midwest Carvers Museum
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American Police Center & Museum
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Waters Edge Golf Club
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Aquatic Park
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Apollo Park
Things To Do In Alsip
There are several parks in and around Alsip which provide ample opportunities for relaxation and recreational activities. The golf courses in the neighboring areas offer good facilities. There are museums nearby where one can get to know the local history, and several libraries which are well stocked with educational and recreational materials.
Alsip Transportation
The Chicago Midway International Airport is nearby.
Alsip Higher Education
Richard J. Daley College, Moraine Valley Community College, and Chicago State University offer facilities for higher education.
Demographics
People
Total Population19,179
Male Share of the Population49.9%
Female Share of the Population50.1%
Senior Citizens15%
Employed Population 16+9,214
Age of the Population36
Families
% of people married41.9%
Average household size3
Education and Earnings
Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher24.5%
Median Earnings25+$41,446
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$30,685
Median Earnings With High School Degree$34,685
Wealth
Median Family Income$68,847
% Above Poverty Level89.8%
% Below Poverty Level10.2%
Commute & Sprawl
Average Commute Time31 minutes
% Working from Home0.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.2%
% Using Public Transportation5.6%
Housing
People Living Alone33.3%
Median Gross Rent$947
Median House Value$172,300
Ancestry
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)44.6%
Irish18.9%
German13.6%
Polish12.7%
Italian7.7%
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Alsip Almanac
CategoryValue
CountyCook County
Standard Zip Codes60803
Phone Area Codes
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude41.67
Approximate Longitude-87.73
Alsip Climate
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
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Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
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Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)
StationCHICAGO MIDWAY AP 3 SW
Distance5 miles
Jan Temp16 to 31 F
Apr Temp40 to 59 F
Jul Temp66 to 85 F
Oct Temp45 to 63 F
Annual Precip38.3 inches
StationCHICAGO UNIVERSITY
Distance10.7 miles
Jan Temp18 to 32 F
Apr Temp42 to 59 F
Jul Temp66 to 84 F
Oct Temp46 to 64 F
Annual Precip38 inches
StationPARK FOREST
Distance12 miles
Jan Temp15 to 29 F
Apr Temp39 to 58 F
Jul Temp65 to 84 F
Oct Temp43 to 63 F
Annual Precip38.6 inches
Nearby Cities and Towns
LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Chicago Ridge14,254$48,958
Crestwood10,901$75,188
Merrionette Park2,163$81,964
Oak Lawn56,420$79,666
Palos Heights12,534$100,729
Robbins5,003$50,139
Alsip Public Libraries
Alsip-merrionette Park Public Library District
11960 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD
Alsip, Illinois
(708) 371-5666
More Information for Librarians
Alsip Public Schools
George Washington Elementary Sch
12545 S Homan Ave
ZIP: 60803
(708) 489-3523
Primary
Total Enrollment 315
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
12150 S Hamlin Ave
ZIP: 60803
(708) 597-1550
Middle
Total Enrollment 220
Hazelgreen Elem School
11751 S Lawler Ave
ZIP: 60803
(708) 371-5351
Primary
Total Enrollment 312
Lane Elem School
4600 W 123rd St
ZIP: 60803
(708) 371-0720
Primary
Total Enrollment 261
Prairie Jr High School
11910 S Kostner Ave
ZIP: 60803
(708) 371-3080
Middle
Total Enrollment 338
Stony Creek Elem School
11700 S Kolin Ave
ZIP: 60803
(708) 371-0220
Primary
Total Enrollment 651
Alsip Private Schools
Bobbie Noonans Child Care Center
4951 W 115th St
ZIP: 60803
Elementary
Total Enrollment 13
Sources :
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American Community Survey, 2017, U.S. Census Bureau, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/
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Hospitals, Homeland Infrastructure Foundation, https://hifld-geoplatform.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/hospitals, accessed November 2017
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Private Schools, Homeland Infrastructure Foundation, https://hifld-geoplatform.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/private-schools, accessed November 2017
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Public Libraries Survey, 2015, Institute of Museum and Library Services, https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/data-collection/public-libraries-survey
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Public Schools, Homeland Infrastructure Foundation, https://hifld-geoplatform.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/public-schools , accessed November 2017
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ZIP Code Database (All ZIPs with cities used by USPS plus the primary timezone, area code, and county), 2017, https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/zip-code-database/