City

Berkeley, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥5,205Population
💰$83,176Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$223,200Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.9%Hispanic: 44.2%Black: 25.9%Asian: 2.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White25.9%
Hispanic44.2%
Black25.9%
Asian2.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,512 (45.2%)
Some College292 (8.7%)
Associates590 (17.7%)
Bachelors165 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree741 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College8.7%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
52%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,176 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$223,200 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,292/mo
Total Housing Units2,039
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
34%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
55%
About Berkeley, IL

Berkeley is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,205 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Berkeley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,176 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Berkeley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,292 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Berkeley is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.2%.

Berkeley, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Berkeley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60163 5,205 $83,176 $223,200 $1,292 2.4% 27.1% 83.8%