| ZIP Code | 60305 |
|---|---|
| City | River Forest |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 464/630/708 |
| Elevation | 635 ft |
| Latitude | 41.894875 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.819064 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.7% ▲ 106% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 540 (7.8%) |
| Some College | 239 (3.4%) |
| Associates | 623 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 443 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,081 (73.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $148,711 ▲ 95% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $676,900 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,411/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,494 |
| Vacant Units | 219 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,494 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 219 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 60305 is located in River Forest, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 11,489, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 60305 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $148,711 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60305 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $676,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,411 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 60305 is primarily White (78.29%). Residents are highly educated — 79.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60305 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 60305 in River Forest, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,489 residents, a median household income of $148,711, and a median home value of $676,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.