Irving Park, Chicago
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- For the two Chicago 'L' stations named "Irving Park", see Irving Park (CTA).
Irving Park is a neighborhood located on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois.
Community Area 16 - Irving Park Location within the city of Chicago |
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| ZIP Code | parts of 60618, 60630, 60641 | |
| Area | 8.37 km² (3.23 mi²) | |
| Population (2000) Density |
58,643 (up 16.91% from 1990) 7,010.0 /km² |
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| Demographics | White Black Hispanic Asian Other |
44.2% 1.91% 43.3% 7.44% 3.15% |
| Median income | $38,159 | |
| Source: U.S. Census, Record Information Services | ||
[edit] Description
Irving Park and the Northwest Side in general is an area known for its historic homes, convenient shopping areas, rehabbed buildings, fun bars and restaurants, and younger crowd. Old Irving Park, bounded by Montrose Avenue, Pulaski Road, Addison Street and Kostner Avenue, is a bonanza of historic architecture with Queen Anne, Victorian, and Italianate homes, vintage farmhouses and elegant bungalows are in various stages of renovation or preservation.
The Blue line runs through this neighborhood, with stops at Addison and Irving/Pulaski.
[edit] External links
- Chicago Landmarks
- Chicago Park District
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