City

Elmwood Park, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥40,897Population
💰$82,746Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$315,300Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45%Hispanic: 42.7%Black: 7.4%Asian: 2.8%Other: 1.4%Race
White45.0%
Hispanic42.7%
Black7.4%
Asian2.8%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma906 (3.4%)
HS Graduate7,524 (28.3%)
Some College2,900 (10.9%)
Associates4,224 (15.9%)
Bachelors2,308 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree8,708 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College10.9%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,746 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$315,300 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,309/mo
Total Housing Units16,590
Vacant Units1,104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
61%
About Elmwood Park, IL

Elmwood Park is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 40,897 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Elmwood Park is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,746 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elmwood Park is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $315,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,309 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elmwood Park is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Elmwood Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60707 40,897 $82,746 $315,300 $1,309 6.2% 41.5% 64.3%