City

University Park, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥6,612Population
💰$64,295Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂31.6Median Age
🏠$140,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊17.1%Unemployment▲ 250% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.1%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 83.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White8.1%
Hispanic5.6%
Black83.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment17.1% ▲ 250% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.5%)
HS Graduate985 (26.6%)
Some College706 (19.1%)
Associates708 (19.1%)
Bachelors351 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree934 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College19.1%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,295 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$140,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,534/mo
Total Housing Units2,410
Vacant Units247

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About University Park, IL

University Park is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,612 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.6 years.

Economically, University Park is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,295 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in University Park is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,534 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of University Park is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (83.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in University Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60484 6,612 $64,295 $140,500 $1,534 17.1% 34.7% 63.9%