Melrose Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Melrose Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 24,796 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stone Park, 0.9 miles W.
- 24,796residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 5,697 / sq mipopulation density
- 60160main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a village in Leyden and Proviso Townships, Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 24,796.
The suburb was the home of Kiddieland Amusement Park from 1929 until 2010 (it closed in September 2009 before it was demolished in 2010 and the sign of Kiddieland was relocated to the Melrose Park Public Library; a Costco warehouse store now stands in its place), the Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Stern Pinball, Inc., the Melrose Park Taste, and the now-defunct Maywood Park horse racing track.
There is a Metra railroad station in Melrose Park with daily service to Chicago. Melrose Park is home to Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.
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Living in Melrose Park
- Median household income
- $66,189
- Median home value
- $275,800
- Median rent
- $1,176/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Melrose Park had 24,796 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,796 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,697 per sq mi (2,200 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melrose Park at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 24,796 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.35 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9030° N, 87.8636° W |
| ZIP codes | 60160, 60104, 60153, 60165, 60171 |
| Official website | melrosepark.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1748242 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melrose Park
- Stone Park0.9 mi W
- Bellwood1.5 mi SW
- Maywood1.9 mi SE
- River Grove2.0 mi NE
- Northlake2.3 mi W
- River Forest2.4 mi E
- Franklin Park2.4 mi N
- Berkeley2.6 mi W
- Elmwood Park2.8 mi NE
- Broadview3.1 mi S
- Hillside3.1 mi SW
- Forest Park3.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Park
What county is Melrose Park in?
Melrose Park is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Melrose Park, IL?
24,796 people lived in Melrose Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melrose Park, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60160. Other ZIP codes: 60104, 60153, 60165, 60171.
What is the elevation of Melrose Park?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melrose Park?
Stone Park (0.9 mi), Bellwood (1.5 mi), Maywood (1.9 mi), River Grove (2.0 mi), Northlake (2.3 mi).
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