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Berwyn, IL
City in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60402.
Population
55,595
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
14,239
ZIP codes
1
Berwyn and its ZIP codes
Berwyn at a glance
- Berwyn is about 62 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $78,408, 6% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,800 (14% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,215 a month.
Local data for Berwyn, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berwyn, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,408
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$299,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (26,621), Puerto Ricans (4,372), Polish Americans (3,397).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Berwyn.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$69.2M
2,186 loans, 9,783 jobs reported
How people get to work
Berwyn, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.9%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berwyn, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berwyn, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
ZIP codes in Berwyn
1 in or overlapping Berwyn. Population shown
Cities near Berwyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CiceroTown | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| RiversideVillage | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| StickneyVillage | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| North RiversideVillage | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| Forest ParkVillage | 2.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Forest ViewVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| LyonsVillage | 2.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Oak ParkVillage | 3 mi | 4.7 |
| BrookfieldVillage | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| BroadviewVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.8 |
| River ForestVillage | 3.8 mi | 2.5 |
| MaywoodVillage | 3.9 mi | 2.7 |
| SummitVillage | 4.1 mi | 2.1 |
| McCookVillage | 4.4 mi | 2.6 |
| La Grange ParkVillage | 4.5 mi | 2.2 |
| WestchesterVillage | 4.8 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berwyn, IL in?
- Berwyn is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Berwyn, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Berwyn include 60402.
- What is the population of Berwyn, IL?
- About 55,595 people live in Berwyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berwyn?
- Nearby places include Cicero (1.7 mi), Riverside (1.7 mi), Stickney (1.9 mi), North Riverside (2 mi), Forest Park (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023