ZIP Code 60301

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Oak Park · Cook County · Illinois

Population
2,539

6,261/sq mi

Median income
$99,167

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$247,000

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
72.8%

Median age 34.7

Land area
0.4 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60301?

34.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 55.9%
African American 17.2%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.8%

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

Owner 13.2%
Renter 86.8%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60301 in?
ZIP code 60301 (Oak 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 60301?
ZIP code 60301 in Oak Park, IL has a population of 2,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60301?
The median household income in ZIP 60301 is $99,167, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60301?
The median home value in ZIP 60301 is $247,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60301 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60301?
ZIP code 60301 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 4,793 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60301 are: Health care and social assistance (92), Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Accommodation and food services (42). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60301?
In ZIP code 60301, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60301?
In ZIP code 60301, approximately 13.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60301 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Oak Park, IL

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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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