| ZIP Code | 60301 |
|---|---|
| City | Oak Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 464/708 |
| Elevation | 630 ft |
| Latitude | 41.888654 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.796538 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.67 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 85.9% ▲ 122% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 122 (4.6%) |
| Some College | 93 (3.5%) |
| Associates | 158 (6%) |
| Bachelors | 211 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,065 (78%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,448 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,300 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,295/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,129 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,129 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 17.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 82.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.67 |
ZIP code 60301 is located in Oak Park, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 3,508, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 60301 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,448 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60301 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,295 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 82.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 60301 is majority White (57.30%). Residents are highly educated — 85.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60301 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 30% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 60301 in Oak Park, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 3,508 residents, a median household income of $103,448, and a median home value of $230,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.