| ZIP Code | 60302 |
|---|---|
| City | Oak Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 464/708/773/872 |
| Elevation | 629 ft |
| Latitude | 41.894772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.789825 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 75.4% ▲ 95% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 122 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,131 (9.9%) |
| Some College | 888 (4.1%) |
| Associates | 2,160 (10%) |
| Bachelors | 945 (4.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,266 (71%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,414 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $450,700 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,348/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,702 |
| Vacant Units | 1,049 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,049 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 60302 is located in Oak Park, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 32,589, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 60302 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,414 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60302 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $450,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,348 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 60302 is majority White (62.09%). Residents are highly educated — 75.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60302 stands at 5.9%, which is above 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 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 60302 in Oak Park, IL is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,589 residents, a median household income of $97,414, and a median home value of $450,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.