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 High-density area
- $77,718
- Median income Near-median income area
- $294,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60402 (Berwyn, IL) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.9 in 2023 to 205.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,756. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,600 (53% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 63.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,208.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60402 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 60402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berwyn, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60402.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60402?
37.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
24.6%
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?
$77,718
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
25,041housing units
25,041
Total Housing Units
23,206
Occupied Units
1,835
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,600
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 60804
Cicero (60804)
84,573 residents
- 60402
Berwyn (60402)
63,448 residents
- 60638
Chicago (60638)
55,026 residents
- 60302 32,108
Oak Park (60302)
32,108 residents
- 60513 19,047
Brookfield (60513)
19,047 residents
- 60304 17,231
Oak Park (60304)
17,231 residents
- 60546 15,668
Riverside (60546)
15,668 residents
- 60130 14,167
Forest Park (60130)
14,167 residents
- 60534 10,649
Lyons (60534)
10,649 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60402 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60304
Oak Park (60304)
$136,178 median income
- 60546
Riverside (60546)
$113,533 median income
- 60513
Brookfield (60513)
$110,338 median income
- 60302
Oak Park (60302)
$100,680 median income
- 60301
Oak Park (60301)
$99,167 median income
- 60638
Chicago (60638)
$91,070 median income
- 60402
Berwyn (60402)
$77,718 median income
- 60130
Forest Park (60130)
$77,221 median income
- 60534
Lyons (60534)
$70,890 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60402, 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 (63,448 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 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.
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