Forest Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60130
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,167
- 1,975/sq mi High-density area
- $77,221
- Median income Near-median income area
- $304,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Forest Park pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,975
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60130 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60130 (Forest Park, IL) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.4 in 2023 to 207.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60130 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, home to 14,167 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 1,975 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60130 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,221 (4% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,640. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $304,700 (59% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,367; 52.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60130 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60130
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forest Park, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60130.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60130, Forest Park, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,167
Population
7.2
Area (sq mi)
1,975
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60130?
40.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
12.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$77,221
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$54,640
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60130 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Forest Park, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$77,221 Top 47% higher than 53% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,649housing units
7,649
Total Housing Units
7,085
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,700
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$1,367
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60130 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 172 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 189 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 207 |
| 2023 | -6.2% | 194 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 208 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 382 business establishments in ZIP 60130, employing approximately 7,440 people with a combined annual payroll of $355,241,000.
382
Businesses
7,440
Employees
$355.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 26 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60130 vs 60141 →
ZIP 60130 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60402
Berwyn (60402)
63,448 residents
- 60302
Oak Park (60302)
32,108 residents
- 60153 24,106
Maywood (60153)
24,106 residents
- 60304 17,231
Oak Park (60304)
17,231 residents
- 60546 15,668
Riverside (60546)
15,668 residents
- 60130 14,167
Forest Park (60130)
14,167 residents
- 60305 11,172
River Forest (60305)
11,172 residents
- 60534 10,649
Lyons (60534)
10,649 residents
- 60155 7,927
Broadview (60155)
7,927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60130 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60130 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60305
River Forest (60305)
$146,786 median income
- 60304
Oak Park (60304)
$136,178 median income
- 60546
Riverside (60546)
$113,533 median income
- 60302
Oak Park (60302)
$100,680 median income
- 60301
Oak Park (60301)
$99,167 median income
- 60402
Berwyn (60402)
$77,718 median income
- 60130
Forest Park (60130)
$77,221 median income
- 60534
Lyons (60534)
$70,890 median income
- 60153
Maywood (60153)
$68,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60130 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60141 | Hines, IL | 224 | 1.2 mi |
| 60305 | River Forest, IL | 11,172 | 2.0 mi |
| 60546 | Riverside, IL | 15,668 | 2.0 mi |
| 60304 | Oak Park, IL | 17,231 | 1.5 mi |
| 60153 | Maywood, IL | 24,106 | 1.6 mi |
| 60301 | Oak Park, IL | 2,539 | 1.8 mi |
| 60155 | Broadview, IL | 7,927 | 2.1 mi |
| 60302 | Oak Park, IL | 32,108 | 2.4 mi |
| 60402 | Berwyn, IL | 63,448 | 2.6 mi |
| 60534 | Lyons, IL | 10,649 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60130, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,167 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60130 in?
ZIP code 60130 (Forest Park) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60130?
ZIP code 60130 in Forest Park, IL has a population of 14,167 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60130?
The median household income in ZIP 60130 is $77,221, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60130?
The median home value in ZIP 60130 is $304,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60130?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60130 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60130?
ZIP code 60130 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 7,440 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60130?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60130 are: Accommodation and food services (59), Other services (except public administration) (55), Retail trade (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60130?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60130 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60130?
In ZIP code 60130, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60130?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60130 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60130?
In ZIP code 60130, approximately 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60130?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60130 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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