| ZIP Code | 60130 |
|---|---|
| City | Forest Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 464/708 |
| Elevation | 628 ft |
| Latitude | 41.867031 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.817934 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 58.1% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,403 (13.8%) |
| Some College | 1,155 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 1,649 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 821 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,072 (50%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,323 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $293,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,352/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,777 |
| Vacant Units | 742 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,777 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 742 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 60130 is located in Forest Park, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 14,000, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 60130 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,323 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60130 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $293,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,352 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.6%) and renters (46.4%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 60130 is majority White (53.00%). Residents are well-educated — 58.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60130 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 60130 in Forest Park, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 14,000 residents, a median household income of $81,323, and a median home value of $293,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.