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ZIP Code 60305
River Forest, IL, Cook County
Population
11,992
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,841
City
River Forest
ZIP 60305 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 60305 at a glance
- ZIP 60305 (River Forest) is about 21 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $146,786, 76% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $687,300 (about 2.6 times the Illinois figure) and median rent is $1,554 a month.
Local data for ZIP 60305
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 60305, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,786
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$687,300
Prices +4.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,554/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
72.9%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
32.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
307
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,595
$166M annual payroll
PPP loans
$22.17M
445 loans
Campaign donations
$865K
52% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 60305, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 60305, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.7%
U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 60305
ZIP codes near 60305
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 60301Oak Park | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| 60302Oak Park | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| 60153Maywood | 1.5 mi | 2.8 |
| 60160Melrose Park | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| 60130Forest Park | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| 60304Oak Park | 2.1 mi | 1.5 |
| 60707Chicago | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| 60171River Grove | 2.3 mi | 2.3 |
| 60141Broadview | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| 60104Bellwood | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| 60155Broadview | 3.1 mi | 1.9 |
| 60165Stone Park | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 60305?
- ZIP code 60305 is in River Forest, IL (Cook County).
- What county is ZIP code 60305 in?
- ZIP code 60305 is mostly in Cook County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 60305?
- About 11,992 people live in the 60305 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.