ZIP Code 60302
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Oak Park · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 32,108
- Median income
- $100,680
- Median home value
- $474,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 71.9%
- Land area
- 7.8 sq mi
4,117/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.9
Chicago
ZIP code 60302 in Oak Park, Illinois has a population of 32,108. The median household income is $100,680, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $474,200, 70% above the US average. 71.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.8 square miles in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 32,108 residents, producing a population density of 4,117 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 60302 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60302 sits at $100,680 (26% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $73,279. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $474,200 (147% above the state average) with median rent at $1,437 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60302 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 60302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60302.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
175 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
172 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 51
Real estate and rental and leasing
51 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 60302, 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
32,108
Population
7.8
Area (sq mi)
4,117
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60302?
41.9
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
9.4%
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?
$100,680
Median Household Income
+26% vs state
$73,279
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
15,851
Total Housing Units
14,778
Occupied Units
1,073
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$474,200
Median Home Value
+147% vs state
$1,437
Median Rent
1938
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60302 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 156 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 164 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 179 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 186 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 203 |
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 817 business establishments in ZIP 60302, employing approximately 7,083 people with a combined annual payroll of $336,109,000.
817
Businesses
7,083
Employees
$336.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 175 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 172 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 35 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 30 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 3.4% |
| Information | 17 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.2% |
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 60302 vs 60301 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60301 | Oak Park, IL | 2,539 | 0.6 mi |
| 60304 | Oak Park, IL | 17,231 | 1.5 mi |
| 60305 | River Forest, IL | 11,172 | 1.5 mi |
| 60707 | Elmwood Park, IL | 42,920 | 2.1 mi |
| 60644 | Chicago, IL | 48,648 | 1.9 mi |
| 60130 | Forest Park, IL | 14,167 | 2.4 mi |
| 60651 | Chicago, IL | 64,267 | 2.6 mi |
| 60639 | Chicago, IL | 90,407 | 2.5 mi |
| 60402 | Berwyn, IL | 63,448 | 4.1 mi |
| 60634 | Chicago, IL | 74,298 | 3.7 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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