The U.S. ZIP Code 60305 is associated with River Forest, IL in Cook County. The current population estimate is 10,970. The median household income is approximately $129,928, and an estimated 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 80.4% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $83,466. The median age in ZIP Code 60305 is approximately 41.7 years, with 19.9% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 60305 is $129,928, while the region's mean household income is $228,127. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $83,466. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60305 of $83,466 is approximately 131.61% more than the per capita income in Illinois overall of $36,038. An estimated 2.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 75.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 36.6% of the population in 60305 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.5% of 60305 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 36.6% |
In ZIP Code 60305, 99.1% of the population graduated high school, while 80.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 41.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 4.2% in this Cook County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 4.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.1% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 41.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60305, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 5.7% of 60305 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60305 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.0%), followed by Black or African American (6.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 60305, 86.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cook County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 0.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 60305 are older than average. The median age of 41.7 years in ZIP Code 60305 is approximately 9.45% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.5% of the population in 60305 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 60305 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 60305 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 60305 is high blood pressure, as approximately 24.9% of adults 18 and older in this Cook County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| High blood pressure | 24.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 8.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60305 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.3% of those 18 and above in 60305 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 60305 include sleeping less than 7 hours (27.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (24.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 78.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| Current smoking | 7.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.0% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60305, an estimated 46.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cook County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 46.1% |
In 60305, 64.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.1 minutes. Approximately 28.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60305 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 22.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 60305 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.9% |
| Retail trade | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 22.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 60305, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 60305 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cook County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 5 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 5 |
| Mortgage | 5 |
| Debt collection | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 9 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 3 |
| Struggling to pay mortgage | 3 |
| Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services | 2 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 2 |
| Other | 7 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60305 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60305 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 15.72¢/kWh | 11.66¢/kWh | 8.96¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 60305 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.13 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.88 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.83 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.25 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.68 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.42 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.49 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.89 | 1.78 | 5.46 |