River Forest
Village in Cook County, Illinois
River Forest is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 11,717 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Park, 1.6 miles E.
- 11,717residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 4,725 / sq mipopulation density
- 60305main ZIP code (4 in total)
About River Forest
River Forest is a suburban village adjacent to Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 11,717. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. The village is closely tied to the larger neighboring community of Oak Park. There are significant architectural designs located in River Forest such as the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. River Forest has a railroad station with service to Chicago on Metra's Union Pacific West Line.
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Living in River Forest
- Median household income
- $146,786
- Median home value
- $687,300
- Median rent
- $1,554/mo
- Median age
- 40
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River Forest had 11,717 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,717 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,725 per sq mi (1,824 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
River Forest at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 11,717 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8949° N, 87.8191° W |
| ZIP codes | 60305, 60153, 60301, 60302 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1764304 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near River Forest
- Oak Park1.6 mi E
- Maywood1.7 mi SW
- Forest Park1.8 mi S
- Elmwood Park1.9 mi N
- River Grove2.2 mi NW
- Melrose Park2.4 mi W
- Bellwood3.1 mi W
- Broadview3.2 mi SW
- Stone Park3.2 mi W
- North Riverside3.4 mi S
- Berwyn3.8 mi SE
- Franklin Park4.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about River Forest
What county is River Forest in?
River Forest is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of River Forest, IL?
11,717 people lived in River Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of River Forest, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60305. Other ZIP codes: 60153, 60301, 60302.
What is the elevation of River Forest?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near River Forest?
Oak Park (1.6 mi), Maywood (1.7 mi), Forest Park (1.8 mi), Elmwood Park (1.9 mi), River Grove (2.2 mi).
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