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Oak Park, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60301, 60302, 60304.
Population
53,292
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
11,339
ZIP codes
3
Oak Park and its ZIP codes
Oak Park at a glance
- Oak Park is about 50 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $110,820, 33% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $465,500 (77% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,593 a month.
Local data for Oak Park, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oak Park, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,820
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$465,500
Median rent
$1,593/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
72.5%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,604), Irish Americans (8,879), Italian Americans (4,167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Oak Park.
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
$128M
2,959 loans, 15,273 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oak Park, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.0%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit13.1%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home31.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Park, 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 zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Park, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Oak Park
3 in or overlapping Oak Park. Population shown
Cities near Oak Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| River ForestVillage | 1.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Forest ParkVillage | 2.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Elmwood ParkVillage | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| MaywoodVillage | 3 mi | 2.7 |
| BerwynCity | 3 mi | 3.9 |
| CiceroTown | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Melrose ParkVillage | 3.4 mi | 4.4 |
| North RiversideVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| River GroveVillage | 3.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BroadviewVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| BellwoodVillage | 4.2 mi | 2.4 |
| RiversideVillage | 4.2 mi | 2 |
| StickneyVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Stone ParkVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BrookfieldVillage | 5.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Franklin ParkVillage | 5.4 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Park, IL in?
- Oak Park is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Oak Park, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oak Park include 60301, 60302, 60304.
- What is the population of Oak Park, IL?
- About 53,292 people live in Oak Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Park?
- Nearby places include River Forest (1.6 mi), Forest Park (2.1 mi), Elmwood Park (2.8 mi), Maywood (3 mi), Berwyn (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023