PlainZIP

River Forest, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60305

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,172
1,742/sq mi
$146,786
Median income
$687,300
Median home value
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

River Forest pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,742
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in River Forest, Cook County, Illinois, home to 11,172 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 1,742 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60305 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,786 (83% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $91,438. Local economic indicators show a 2.7% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $687,300 for a typical home value (258% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,554 a month; 87.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60305, plus 6 more within Cook County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in River Forest, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60305.

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 60305, River Forest, 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

11,172

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

1,742

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60305?

40.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$146,786

Median Household Income

+83% vs state

$91,438

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60305 ranks nationally

River Forest, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$146,786 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,680

Total Housing Units

4,460

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$687,300

Median Home Value

+258% vs state

$1,554

Median Rent

1946

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60305 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.6% 148
2021 +5.7% 156
2022 +4.6% 163
2023 +8.5% 177
2024 +8.8% 193

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 307 business establishments in ZIP 60305, employing approximately 4,595 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,718,000.

307

Businesses

4,595

Employees

$165.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 21.8%
Health care and social assistance 62 20.2%
Retail trade 25 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 24 7.8%
Finance and insurance 23 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 16 5.2%
Construction 15 4.9%
Wholesale trade 14 4.6%
Educational services 14 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.3%
Information 3 1.0%

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 60305 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 60305 ranks #8 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 60305 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 60305 ranks the highest 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 1.1 mi
60302 Oak Park, IL 32,108 1.5 mi
60130 Forest Park, IL 14,167 2.0 mi
60707 Elmwood Park, IL 42,920 2.0 mi
60153 Maywood, IL 24,106 1.6 mi
60171 River Grove, IL 10,246 2.3 mi
60160 Melrose Park, IL 25,432 2.2 mi
60304 Oak Park, IL 17,231 2.2 mi
60141 Hines, IL 224 2.7 mi
60546 Riverside, IL 15,668 3.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60305 in? ▼
ZIP code 60305 (River Forest) 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 60305? ▼
ZIP code 60305 in River Forest, IL has a population of 11,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60305 is $146,786, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60305 is $687,300, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60305 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60305? ▼
ZIP code 60305 has 307 business establishments employing approximately 4,595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60305 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Health care and social assistance (62), Retail trade (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60305 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 60305? ▼
In ZIP code 60305, 80.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.9% 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 60305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60305 is 32.5 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 60305? ▼
In ZIP code 60305, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60305 is 2.7% 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.