60452 ZIP Code — Oak Forest, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60452 is located in Oak Forest, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 8.59 square miles and serves a population of 26,939 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60452

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,812. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60452 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,939

population

8.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oak Forest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60445 Midlothian (2.3 mi) 60477 Tinley Park (2.8 mi) 60428 Markham (3.3 mi) 60478 Country Club Hills (3.4 mi) 60472 Robbins (3.5 mi) 60469 Posen (3.8 mi) 60463 Palos Heights (3.9 mi) 60462 Orland Park (4.3 mi) 60803 Alsip (4.6 mi) 60487 Tinley Park (4.8 mi) 60429 Hazel Crest (4.9 mi) 60406 Blue Island (4.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,939
Population density	3,136 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	8.59 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.6054
Longitude	-87.7545
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	708

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

26,939

Population

3,136

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$90,812

Median household income

$41,636

Per capita income

$233,600

Median home value

$1,262

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

8,344

Housing units

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

541

Under 5

587

685

5–9

744

977

10–14

1,060

949

15–19

1,031

659

20–24

715

1,733

25–34

1,882

1,647

35–44

1,789

1,797

45–54

1,952

1,111

55–59

1,207

804

60–64

874

1,264

65–74

1,373

645

75–84

701

102

85+

110

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,848	21.7%
18 and over	21,091	78.3%
65 and over	4,195	15.6%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Black or African American 6.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Other race 4.9%

Asian 4.7%

Group	Count	%
White	20,373	69.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,514	8.5%
Black or African American	2,013	6.8%
Two or more races	1,705	5.8%
Other race	1,450	4.9%
Asian	1,384	4.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$90,812

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 47.5%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,600
Median rent / month	$1,262
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	26.7%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.6%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,831	58.0%
Cohabiting couple	534	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,542	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,141	21.3%
Households with children under 18	3,191	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,868	28.5%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	28.5%
Married	58.5%	53.2%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	2.2%	5.8%
Divorced	6.2%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	235	3.5%
Kindergarten	296	4.5%
Elementary school	2,886	43.4%
High school	1,455	21.9%
College / grad school	1,775	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Professional & management 13.0%

Retail trade 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Construction 7.7%

Other services 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.2%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	26.9%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,111	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,811	95.8%
Spanish	1,760	6.8%
Other Indo-European	853	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	446	1.7%
Other languages	206	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,091	89.4%
Born in same state	23,756	88.2%
Born in different state	21,465	79.7%
Foreign born	335	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	2,848	10.6%
Not a US citizen	1,332	46.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6,035	22.4%
French	998	3.7%
English	659	2.4%
Norwegian	597	2.2%
Arab	541	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	137	0.5%
Polish	132	0.5%
German	102	0.4%
Irish	92	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60452

What city is ZIP code 60452 in?

ZIP code 60452 is primarily assigned to Oak Forest, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60452 in?

ZIP code 60452 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 60452?

ZIP code 60452 has an estimated population of 26,939 residents, with a density of 3,137 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60452?

The median household income in ZIP code 60452 is $90,812, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60452?

The median home value in ZIP code 60452 is $233,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 60452 in?

ZIP code 60452 observes the CST timezone.