| ZIP Code | 60304 |
|---|---|
| City | Oak Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 464/708 |
| Elevation | 619 ft |
| Latitude | 41.872468 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.789331 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.4% ▲ 105% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 794 (7.4%) |
| Some College | 473 (4.4%) |
| Associates | 929 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 622 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,917 (73.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $132,841 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $470,100 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,279/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,842 |
| Vacant Units | 315 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,842 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 315 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 60304 is located in Oak Park, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 17,218, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 60304 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $132,841 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60304 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $470,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,279 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 60304 is majority White (60.09%). Residents are highly educated — 79.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60304 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 46%.
Overall, ZIP code 60304 in Oak Park, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,218 residents, a median household income of $132,841, and a median home value of $470,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.