University Park
Village in Will County, Illinois
University Park is a village in Will County, Illinois, with 7,145 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 784 ft (239 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Park Forest, 2.8 miles NE.
- 7,145residents (2020 Census)
- 784 ftelevation · 239 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.7 km²
- 667 / sq mipopulation density
- 60484main ZIP code (3 in total)
About University Park
University Park is a village in Will County with a small portion in Cook County in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is a south suburb of Chicago. The village is one of the region's few planned communities; it was developed in the 1960s as Wood Hill, then Park Forest South, and finally University Park. Governors State University was established in the village in 1969. The village population was 7,145 at the 2020 census.
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Living in University Park
- Median household income
- $73,844
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Median rent
- $1,649/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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University Park had 7,145 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,145 |
|---|---|
| Density | 667 per sq mi (258 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
University Park at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Will County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 7,145 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.71 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4469° N, 87.7130° W |
| ZIP codes | 60484, 60466, 60471 |
| Official website | university-park-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1776935 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near University Park
- Park Forest2.8 mi NE
- Richton Park2.8 mi NW
- Monee2.8 mi SW
- Matteson4.6 mi N
- Crete4.7 mi E
- South Chicago Heights4.7 mi NE
- Steger5.2 mi E
- Olympia Fields5.3 mi N
- Goodenow5.4 mi SE
- Chicago Heights6.0 mi NE
- Flossmoor6.5 mi N
- Frankfort Square7.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about University Park
What county is University Park in?
University Park is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of University Park, IL?
7,145 people lived in University Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of University Park, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60484. Other ZIP codes: 60466, 60471.
What is the elevation of University Park?
784 feet (239 m) above sea level.
What towns are near University Park?
Park Forest (2.8 mi), Richton Park (2.8 mi), Monee (2.8 mi), Matteson (4.6 mi), Crete (4.7 mi).
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