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Berwyn, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60402

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

63,448
4,649/sq mi
$77,718
Median income
$294,600
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berwyn pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
4,649
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60402 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60402 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois, with 63,448 residents across 13.6 square miles, a density of 4,649 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,718 (3% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,756. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Housing costs here run $294,600 for a typical home value (53% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,208 a month; 63.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60402 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60402

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berwyn, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60402.

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 60402, Berwyn, 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

63,448

Population

13.6

Area (sq mi)

4,649

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60402?

37.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

24.6%

Foreign-Born

White 32.1%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%

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?

$77,718

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$34,756

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60402 ranks nationally

Berwyn, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,718 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

25,041

Total Housing Units

23,206

Occupied Units

1,835

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$294,600

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$1,208

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60402 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 158
2021 +9.3% 173
2022 +9.2% 189
2023 +5.5% 199
2024 +3.4% 206

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 968 business establishments in ZIP 60402, employing approximately 12,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $569,826,000.

968

Businesses

12,054

Employees

$569.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 130 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 129 13.3%
Retail trade 110 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 105 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 101 10.4%
Construction 86 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 8.4%
Finance and insurance 57 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.3%
Manufacturing 15 1.6%
Wholesale trade 13 1.3%
Educational services 10 1.0%
Information 6 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

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 60402 vs 60546 →

ZIP 60402 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 60402 ranks #2 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 60402 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 60402 ranks #7 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
60546 Riverside, IL 15,668 1.6 mi
60804 Cicero, IL 84,573 1.6 mi
60304 Oak Park, IL 17,231 2.6 mi
60534 Lyons, IL 10,649 2.2 mi
60130 Forest Park, IL 14,167 2.6 mi
60302 Oak Park, IL 32,108 4.1 mi
60301 Oak Park, IL 2,539 3.8 mi
60513 Brookfield, IL 19,047 2.9 mi
60141 Hines, IL 224 2.9 mi
60638 Chicago, IL 55,026 3.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60402 in? ▼
ZIP code 60402 (Berwyn) 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 60402? ▼
ZIP code 60402 in Berwyn, IL has a population of 63,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60402? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60402 is $77,718, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60402? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60402 is $294,600, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60402? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60402 is White at 32.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60402? ▼
ZIP code 60402 has 968 business establishments employing approximately 12,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60402? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60402 are: Accommodation and food services (130), Health care and social assistance (129), Retail trade (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60402? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60402 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 60402? ▼
In ZIP code 60402, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 60402? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60402 is 28.6 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 60402? ▼
In ZIP code 60402, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60402? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60402 is 10.8% 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.