Oak Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60302
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,108
- 4,117/sq mi High-density area
- $100,680
- Median income Above-median income area
- $474,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,117
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60302 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 60302 (Oak Park, IL) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.4 in 2023 to 203.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60302 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, with 32,108 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 4,117 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60302 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,680 (26% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,279. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $474,200 (147% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 61.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,437.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60302 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 60302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Park, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$73,279
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60302 ranks nationally
Oak Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$100,680 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US 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
15,851housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 60302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
90,407 residents
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
74,298 residents
- 60651
Chicago (60651)
64,267 residents
- 60402
Berwyn (60402)
63,448 residents
- 60644
Chicago (60644)
48,648 residents
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
42,920 residents
- 60302 32,108
Oak Park (60302)
32,108 residents
- 60304 17,231
Oak Park (60304)
17,231 residents
- 60130 14,167
Forest Park (60130)
14,167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60302 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60302 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
- 60302
Oak Park (60302)
$100,680 median income
- 60301
Oak Park (60301)
$99,167 median income
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
$88,533 median income
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
$84,799 median income
- 60402
Berwyn (60402)
$77,718 median income
- 60130
Forest Park (60130)
$77,221 median income
- 60639
Chicago (60639)
$61,089 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60302 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60302, 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 (32,108 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 60302 in?
ZIP code 60302 (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 60302?
ZIP code 60302 in Oak Park, IL has a population of 32,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60302?
The median household income in ZIP 60302 is $100,680, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60302?
The median home value in ZIP 60302 is $474,200, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60302 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60302?
ZIP code 60302 has 817 business establishments employing approximately 7,083 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60302 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (175), Health care and social assistance (172), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60302 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 60302?
In ZIP code 60302, 81.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% 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 60302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60302 is 32.0 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 60302?
In ZIP code 60302, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60302 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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