The Pullman & South Chicago area covers 8 of Chicago’s 77 community areas: Pullman, South Chicago, Roseland, South Deering, East Side, West Pullman, Riverdale and Hegewisch. It includes popular neighborhoods such as Pullman, South Chicago, Roseland, the East Side, Hegewisch and Altgeld Gardens.
This is one of Are You Chi’s 12 regions, a way to browse the city by the names people actually use. It is not an official City of Chicago division; the official units are the 77 community areas.
Community areas and neighborhoods in this area
| Community area | Popular neighborhoods | Best-of guides |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman (#50) | Historic Pullman, North Pullman, Cottage Grove Heights | — |
| South Chicago (#46) | The Bush, Millgate, Cheltenham (part), historic Calumet | — |
| Roseland (#49) | Roseland, Fernwood, Lilydale, Princeton Park, Rosemoor, Sheldon Heights, West Roseland, part of West Chesterfield | — |
| South Deering (#51) | Jeffery Manor, Merrionette Manor, Vet’s Park, Irondale, Slag Valley, Trumbull Park | — |
| East Side (#52) | East Side | — |
| West Pullman (#53) | Kensington, Gano, Stewart Ridge, Maple Park | — |
| Riverdale (#54) | Altgeld Gardens, Eden Green, Golden Gate, Riverdale | — |
| Hegewisch (#55) | Old Hegewisch, Arizona (The Avenues), Avalon Trails, Harbor Point Estates | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhoods are in the Pullman & South Chicago area?
Popular neighborhoods here include Pullman, South Chicago, Roseland, the East Side, Hegewisch and Altgeld Gardens. The table above lists every neighborhood by community area.
How many community areas are in the Pullman & South Chicago area?
8: Pullman, South Chicago, Roseland, South Deering, East Side, West Pullman, Riverdale and Hegewisch.
Is this an official Chicago region?
No. Are You Chi groups the 77 official community areas into 12 regions named after well-known neighborhoods. For the City’s own units, see the community areas guide.
Nearby areas
Related guides
Sources
- Community areas of Chicago (Wikipedia)
- Neighborhood names come from each linked community area guide, which lists its own sources.
Last updated: October 31, 2026