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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
$100,680
Median income
$474,200
Median home value
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $73,279. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Median home value sits at $474,200 (147% above the state average), median rent at $1,437 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.6%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60302 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60302?

41.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 19.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.9%

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

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$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

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ZIP 60302 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 60302 ranks #7 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 60302 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 60302 ranks #3 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

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