Park Forest
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Park Forest is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 21,687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Chicago Heights, 2.6 miles E.
- 21,687residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 4,356 / sq mipopulation density
- 60466ZIP code
About Park Forest
Park Forest is a village and south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States, with a small southern portion in Will County. The village was originally designed by Loebl Schlossman & Bennett as a planned community for veterans returning from World War II. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 21,687.
Park Forest is bordered by Olympia Fields to the north, Chicago Heights to the east, University Park to the south, and Richton Park and Matteson to the west. The village has multiple public and private schools. In addition to the arts and culture scene including Tall Grass Arts Association and the Illinois Theatre Center, residents also have access to a myriad of recreational opportunities for both children and adults such as the Park Forest Aqua Center.
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Living in Park Forest
- Median household income
- $61,072
- Median home value
- $115,300
- Median rent
- $1,365/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Park Forest had 21,687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,356 per sq mi (1,682 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Park Forest at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 21,687 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.98 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4817° N, 87.6868° W |
| ZIP code | 60466 |
| Official website | villageofparkforest.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1757732 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Park Forest
- South Chicago Heights2.6 mi E
- University Park2.8 mi SW
- Olympia Fields2.8 mi N
- Richton Park2.9 mi W
- Chicago Heights3.4 mi NE
- Matteson3.6 mi NW
- Steger3.6 mi E
- Flossmoor4.0 mi N
- Crete4.4 mi SE
- Homewood5.5 mi N
- Monee5.5 mi SW
- Glenwood5.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Park Forest
What county is Park Forest in?
Park Forest is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Park Forest, IL?
21,687 people lived in Park Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Park Forest, IL?
The ZIP code of Park Forest is 60466.
What is the elevation of Park Forest?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Park Forest?
South Chicago Heights (2.6 mi), University Park (2.8 mi), Olympia Fields (2.8 mi), Richton Park (2.9 mi), Chicago Heights (3.4 mi).
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