City

Oak Lawn, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥57,098Population
💰$82,493Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$267,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.5%Hispanic: 23.8%Black: 7.5%Asian: 2%Other: 1.9%Race
White64.5%
Hispanic23.8%
Black7.5%
Asian2.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma983 (2.6%)
HS Graduate11,343 (29.7%)
Some College4,147 (10.9%)
Associates5,707 (14.9%)
Bachelors4,051 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree11,943 (31.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College10.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,493 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$267,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,310/mo
Total Housing Units23,115
Vacant Units1,370

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
51%
About Oak Lawn, IL

Oak Lawn is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 57,098 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Oak Lawn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,493 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Lawn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,310 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Lawn is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.45%).

Oak Lawn, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Oak Lawn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60453 57,098 $82,493 $267,900 $1,310 5.1% 41.9% 82.5%

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