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La Grange, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60525.
Population
15,998
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
6,336
ZIP codes
1
La Grange and its ZIP codes
La Grange at a glance
- La Grange is about 28 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 157th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $159,929, 92% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $594,300 (about 2.3 times the Illinois figure) and median rent is $1,856 a month.
Local data for La Grange, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Grange, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$159,929
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$594,300
Median rent
$1,856/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
67.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,525), German Americans (3,419), Polish Americans (2,028).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for La Grange.
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
$35.97B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
How people get to work
La Grange, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.3%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit10.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home28.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Grange, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Grange, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.2%
U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in La Grange
1 in or overlapping La Grange. Population shown
Cities near La Grange
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Western SpringsVillage | 1.4 mi | 2.8 |
| McCookVillage | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| La Grange ParkVillage | 1.9 mi | 2.2 |
| BrookfieldVillage | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| CountrysideCity | 1.9 mi | 2.9 |
| LyonsVillage | 2.8 mi | 2.2 |
| HinsdaleVillage | 2.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Indian Head ParkVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| HodgkinsVillage | 3.1 mi | 2.7 |
| WestchesterVillage | 3.2 mi | 3.7 |
| SummitVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| RiversideVillage | 3.4 mi | 2 |
| North RiversideVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| BroadviewVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Oak BrookVillage | 4.3 mi | 8 |
| Burr RidgeVillage | 4.3 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Grange, IL in?
- La Grange is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in La Grange, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Grange include 60525.
- What is the population of La Grange, IL?
- About 15,998 people live in La Grange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Grange?
- Nearby places include Western Springs (1.4 mi), McCook (1.7 mi), La Grange Park (1.9 mi), Brookfield (1.9 mi), Countryside (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023