| ZIP Code | 60526 |
|---|---|
| City | La Grange Park |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 312/464/630/708/815/ |
| Elevation | 627 ft |
| Latitude | 41.831402 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.8838 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.9% ▲ 75% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 69 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,141 (13.2%) |
| Some College | 665 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 906 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 628 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,259 (60.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,831 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $427,800 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,413/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,474 |
| Vacant Units | 400 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,474 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 400 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 60526 is located in La Grange Park, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 13,341, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 60526 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,831 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60526 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $427,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,413 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 60526 is primarily White (77.33%). Residents are highly educated — 67.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60526 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 60526 in La Grange Park, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,341 residents, a median household income of $118,831, and a median home value of $427,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.