City

Palos Park, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥9,889Population
💰$126,220Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂55.7Median Age
🏠$463,100Median Home Value▲ 66% above avg
🎓56.3%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 2.1%Asian: 5.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Black2.1%
Asian5.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads56.3% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,617 (21.8%)
Some College643 (8.7%)
Associates909 (12.3%)
Bachelors456 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree3,723 (50.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 50.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College8.7%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate50.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$126,220 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$463,100 ▲ 66% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,058/mo
Total Housing Units4,450
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Palos Park, IL

Palos Park is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,889 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.7 years.

Economically, Palos Park is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $126,220 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Palos Park is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $463,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palos Park is well-educated. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palos Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60464 9,889 $126,220 $463,100 $2,058 3.6% 56.3% 88.0%