Oak Park, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 60302 serves a portion of Oak Park, Illinois, within Cook County. This community is home to approximately 20,665 residents, with a median age of 27.4 years. The median household income of $73,615 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $449,051 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 57% owner-occupied and 43% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Oak Park is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 36% and an unemployment rate of 6.0%, 60302 reflects the economic character of Cook County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 20,665 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,081 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,615 | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $449,051 | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.9% | ↑ 136% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 36% | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.4 yrs | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,299 | — |