City

Glenwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥8,730Population
💰$71,348Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$182,000Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊16.6%Unemployment▲ 238% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.5%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 67.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White21.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Black67.8%
Asian0.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment16.6% ▲ 238% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,210 (21.5%)
Some College637 (11.3%)
Associates1,216 (21.6%)
Bachelors392 (7%)
Graduate Degree2,114 (37.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 37.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College11.3%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate37.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,348 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,000 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,639/mo
Total Housing Units3,526
Vacant Units438

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
51%
About Glenwood, IL

Glenwood is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,730 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Glenwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,348 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Glenwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,639 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenwood is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (67.8%).

Glenwood, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Glenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60425 8,730 $71,348 $182,000 $1,639 16.6% 44.5% 78.2%