East Garfield Park is Community Area 27 of 77 on the city's official list.

The neighborhood is bounded by Arthington St (900 S) west of Kedzie Ave (3200 W) and Taylor St (1000 S) east of Kedzie Ave north to the El tracks, and from Rockwell St (2600 W) west to Hamlin Blvd / Independence Blvd (3800 W).

Fifth City and Homan Square are sub-neighborhoods of East Garfield Park.