The Cancer Center serves patients across Cook County, including the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Home to more than 40% of the state’s population, the urban Cook County is diverse in race and ethnicity:
- 25% Hispanic
- 23% African American
- 8% Asian (non-Hispanic)
Compared to other counties in the US, Cook County has higher rates of adult binge drinking, lack of health insurance, poverty, severe housing problems, violent crime, and air pollution. The federal government has designated it as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA).
Zip Codes With the Largest Numbers of University of Illinois Cancer Center Cancer Cases
| Zip code | Population | % Black | % Hispanic | % Uninsured | % Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60608 | 79,205 | 18% | 51% | 26% | 8% |
| 60623 | 85,979 | 31% | 66% | 33% | 12% |
| 60632 | 91,039 | 2% | 84% | 33% | 10% |
| 60616 | 54,464 | 26% | 9% | 15% | 7% |
| 60617 | 82,534 | 56% | 38% | 23% | 17% |
| 60609 | 61,495 | 25% | 54% | 28% | 16% |
| 60629 | 111,850 | 20% | 71% | 29% | 17% |
| 60644 | 47,712 | 90% | 7% | 21% | 14% |
| 60612 | 34,311 | 61% | 12% | 18% | 12% |
| 60628 | 66,724 | 94% | 4% | 17% | 23% |
Introducing the Data Hub for Communities
The University of Illinois Cancer Center’s Data Hub for Communities is an interactive platform that allows you to explore and visualize data about the burden of cancer and its risk factors across multiple geographic levels within Illinois. Data are available to download as charts, maps, tables, and more. Explore the Data Hub
Our researchers are dedicated to reducing cancer disparities — especially the ones experienced by our patients.
Through partnerships with both local and national organizations and in conjunction with Mile Square Health Center, we are able to provide prevention and early detection outreach to the communities we serve and meet our patients’ needs. These efforts include:
- HPV vaccination
- Smoking cessation
- Breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and oral/head and neck cancer screening
Contact Us
To learn more about our partnerships within our catchment area, contact the University of Illinois Cancer Center Community Engagement & Health Equity Office:
