60305 ZIP Code – River Forest, Illinois
60305 is a mid-sized ZIP code in River Forest, Illinois, part of Cook County with a population of approximately 11,568 residents. At $144,784, the median household income here runs well above the Illinois average and well above the U.S. average. At $668,900, median home values run well above the national average, with 87.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,347, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 30% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 2.2%, well below the national average. 73.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 40.1, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 60301, 60302, 60153.
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ZIP 60305 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 60305 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $144k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $668k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,347 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 73.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 60301 – Oak Park
- 60302 – Oak Park
- 60153 – Maywood
- 60130 – Forest Park
- 60707 – Elmwood Park
- 60304 – Oak Park
- 60160 – Melrose Park
- 60171 – River Grove
- 60141 – Hines
- 60104 – Bellwood
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60301 | OAK PARK | 3,207 | $89,654 |
| 60302 | OAK PARK | 33,063 | $94,036 |
| 60153 | MAYWOOD | 23,385 | $64,767 |
| 60130 | FOREST PARK | 14,165 | $78,625 |
| 60707 | ELMWOOD PARK | 40,845 | $76,343 |