City

Riverdale, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥24,887Population
💰$37,648Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$123,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊18.8%Unemployment▲ 284% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.9%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 88.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White1.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Black88.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty34.0% ▲ 240% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment18.8% ▲ 284% above avg
No HS Diploma370 (2.7%)
HS Graduate4,276 (31.1%)
Some College2,096 (15.2%)
Associates3,598 (26.2%)
Bachelors1,274 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree2,141 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 26.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College15.2%
Associates26.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.3%Renter: 58.7%Tenure
Owner41.3%
Renter58.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,648 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$123,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,044/mo
Total Housing Units11,481
Vacant Units2,109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
20%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
35%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
55%
About Riverdale, IL

Riverdale is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,887 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Riverdale is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,648 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Riverdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,044 per month.

The population of Riverdale is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (88.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riverdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60827 24,887 $37,648 $123,800 $1,044 18.8% 24.8% 41.3%