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Oak Forest, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60452

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

27,969
1,161/sq mi
$93,076
Median income
$256,000
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oak Forest pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1,161
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60452 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60452 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Forest, Cook County, Illinois, with 27,969 residents across 24.1 square miles, a density of 1,161 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60452 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,076 (16% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,211. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $256,000 (33% above the state average), median rent at $1,328 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 60452 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cook County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60452

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Forest, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60452.

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 60452, Oak 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

27,969

Population

24.1

Area (sq mi)

1,161

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60452?

40.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.1%
African American 7.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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?

$93,076

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$43,211

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60452 ranks nationally

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

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

$93,076 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,583

Total Housing Units

10,279

Occupied Units

304

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$256,000

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$1,328

Median Rent

1975

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60452 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 133
2021 +11.6% 149
2022 +11.3% 165
2023 +8.5% 180
2024 +3.8% 186

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 444 business establishments in ZIP 60452, employing approximately 5,281 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,358,000.

444

Businesses

5,281

Employees

$201.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 58 13.1%
Retail trade 58 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 52 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 51 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 46 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 34 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 6.5%
Finance and insurance 26 5.9%
Wholesale trade 19 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%

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 60452 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 60452 ranks #4 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 60452 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 60452 ranks #4 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
60445 Midlothian, IL 26,057 2.1 mi
60477 Tinley Park, IL 38,161 3.0 mi
60428 Markham, IL 12,203 3.4 mi
60478 Country Club Hills, IL 16,833 3.4 mi
60472 Robbins, IL 5,390 3.5 mi
60803 Alsip, IL 22,285 4.6 mi
60463 Palos Heights, IL 14,671 4.1 mi
60469 Posen, IL 5,930 3.8 mi
60462 Orland Park, IL 38,723 4.2 mi
60426 Harvey, IL 29,594 5.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60452 in? ▼
ZIP code 60452 (Oak 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 60452? ▼
ZIP code 60452 in Oak Forest, IL has a population of 27,969 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60452? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60452 is $93,076, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60452? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60452 is $256,000, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60452? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60452 is White at 68.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60452? ▼
ZIP code 60452 has 444 business establishments employing approximately 5,281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60452? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60452 are: Construction (58), Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60452? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60452 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60452? ▼
In ZIP code 60452, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 60452? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60452 is 31.9 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 60452? ▼
In ZIP code 60452, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60452? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60452 is 6.4% 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.