Oak Forest
City in Cook County, Illinois
Oak Forest is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 27,478 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Midlothian, 2.0 miles NE.
- 27,478residents (2020 Census)
- 656 ftelevation · 200 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.7 km²
- 4,543 / sq mipopulation density
- 60452main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Oak Forest
Oak Forest is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The city is out 24 miles (39 km) south-southwest of downtown Chicago in Bremen Township. Per the 2020 census, the population was 27,478.
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Living in Oak Forest
- Median household income
- $91,990
- Median home value
- $255,100
- Median rent
- $1,328/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Oak Forest had 27,478 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,478 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,543 per sq mi (1,754 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oak Forest at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,478 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.05 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6067° N, 87.7533° W |
| ZIP codes | 60452, 60445 |
| Official website | oak-forest.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1754638 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oak Forest
- Midlothian2.0 mi NE
- Crestwood2.8 mi N
- Markham3.3 mi E
- Country Club Hills3.3 mi SE
- Robbins3.4 mi NE
- Tinley Park3.8 mi SW
- Posen3.8 mi NE
- Hazel Crest4.1 mi SE
- Palos Heights4.4 mi NW
- Alsip4.5 mi N
- Orland Hills4.5 mi W
- Dixmoor4.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oak Forest
What county is Oak Forest in?
Oak Forest is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Oak Forest, IL?
27,478 people lived in Oak Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oak Forest, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60452. Other ZIP codes: 60445.
What is the elevation of Oak Forest?
656 feet (200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oak Forest?
Midlothian (2.0 mi), Crestwood (2.8 mi), Markham (3.3 mi), Country Club Hills (3.3 mi), Robbins (3.4 mi).
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