ZIP Code 60301
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Oak Park · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 2,539
- Median income
- $99,167
- Median home value
- $247,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.8%
- Land area
- 0.4 sq mi
6,261/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.7
Chicago
ZIP code 60301 in Oak Park, Illinois has a population of 2,539. The median household income is $99,167, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $247,000, 11% below the US average. 72.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,539 residents, producing a population density of 6,261 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60301 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60301 sits at $99,167 (24% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $75,642. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $247,000 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $2,292 per month, and 13.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Retail trade 34
Retail trade
34 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60301, Oak Park, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,539
Population
0.4
Area (sq mi)
6,261
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60301?
34.7
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
9.1%
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?
$99,167
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$75,642
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,134
Total Housing Units
2,116
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
1.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,000
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$2,292
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 397 business establishments in ZIP 60301, employing approximately 4,793 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,904,000.
397
Businesses
4,793
Employees
$229.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 23.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.8% |
| Information | 11 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 1.3% |
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 60301 vs 60302 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60302 | Oak Park, IL | 32,108 | 0.6 mi |
| 60304 | Oak Park, IL | 17,231 | 1.2 mi |
| 60305 | River Forest, IL | 11,172 | 1.1 mi |
| 60130 | Forest Park, IL | 14,167 | 1.8 mi |
| 60707 | Elmwood Park, IL | 42,920 | 2.3 mi |
| 60644 | Chicago, IL | 48,648 | 2.2 mi |
| 60153 | Maywood, IL | 24,106 | 2.4 mi |
| 60402 | Berwyn, IL | 63,448 | 3.8 mi |
| 60634 | Chicago, IL | 74,298 | 4.0 mi |
| 60141 | Hines, IL | 224 | 2.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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