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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
$77,221
Median income
$304,700
Median home value
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $54,640. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $304,700 (59% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,367 monthly, and 52.8% of units 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. To put 60130 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 60130?

40.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.8%
African American 24.0%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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

$54,640

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60130 ranks nationally

Forest Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,221 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,649

Total Housing Units

7,085

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.8%
Renter 47.2%

$304,700

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60130 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60130 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.