Oak Park
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Oak Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 54,583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is River Forest, 1.6 miles W.
- 54,583residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 11,614 / sq mipopulation density
- 60301main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Oak Park
Oak Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, adjacent to Chicago. It is the 26th-most populous municipality in Illinois, with a population of 54,318 as of the 2020 census. Oak Park was first settled in 1835 and later incorporated in 1902, when it separated from Cicero. It is closely tied to the smaller village of River Forest sharing a chamber of commerce and a high school, Oak Park and River Forest High School.
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his wife settled in Oak Park in 1889, and his work heavily influenced local architecture and design, including the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. Over the years, rapid development was spurred by railroads and streetcars connecting the village to jobs in nearby Chicago. In 1968, Oak Park enacted an Open Housing Ordinance, which helped devise strategies to racially integrate the village and prevent white flight.
Oak Park became and remains a multicultural, politically progressive community, with 80% or higher voter turnout in every presidential election since 2000. Oak Park has several public transportation links to Chicago with Chicago Transit Authority access via the Green Line and Blue Line "L" train lines, as well as the Metra Union Pacific West Line Oak Park station downtown.
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Living in Oak Park
- Median household income
- $110,820
- Median home value
- $465,500
- Median rent
- $1,593/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Oak Park had 54,583 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54,583 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11,614 per sq mi (4,484 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oak Park at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 54,583 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.70 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8872° N, 87.7899° W |
| ZIP codes | 60301, 60130, 60302, 60304, 60305, 60644 |
| Official website | oak-park.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1754885 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oak Park
- River Forest1.6 mi W
- Forest Park1.9 mi SW
- Elmwood Park2.8 mi NW
- Maywood2.8 mi W
- Berwyn3.0 mi S
- Cicero3.3 mi SE
- North Riverside3.4 mi SW
- River Grove3.6 mi NW
- Broadview3.9 mi SW
- Melrose Park3.9 mi W
- Riverside4.1 mi S
- Bellwood4.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oak Park
What county is Oak Park in?
Oak Park is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Oak Park, IL?
54,583 people lived in Oak Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oak Park, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60301. Other ZIP codes: 60130, 60302, 60304, 60305, 60644.
What is the elevation of Oak Park?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oak Park?
River Forest (1.6 mi), Forest Park (1.9 mi), Elmwood Park (2.8 mi), Maywood (2.8 mi), Berwyn (3.0 mi).
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