Homewood, Illinois
Homewood: village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Homewood is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,323 and a population density of 3,674 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,475 inhabitants.
The village was created 133 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Homewood
| Population | 18,475 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Phone Area Codes | 708 |
| Area | 5.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5573,-87.6656 |
| Altitude | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:58:11 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 60430 |
| Density | 3,512 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Ridge Road in Downtown Homewood image
Geography
Homewood is located at 41°33'26"N 87°39'56"W (41.5572600, -87.6656000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Homewood decreased by 4.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,323 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,376 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,427 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,453 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,460 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,356 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,219 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,050 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,853 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,703 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,475 | -1.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,685 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,177 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,430 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,172 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 20.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 63.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 20.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 10.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 889 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
Homewood zip code is 60430.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $774,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,784 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $708 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,359 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,069 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,050 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,067 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,617 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 232,542 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,749 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $108,669 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,232 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,688 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,430 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,529 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,793 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 736 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 246 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,255 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,244.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.99 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 28,581 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $395,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,728 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $412 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,147 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 253 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 21,794 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 209,229 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 334,984 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,852 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 756,871 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,444 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,685 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,493 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,408 |
| 2019 total employment : | 22,810 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,129,999 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,793 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,893 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,244 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,405 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 605 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,967 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 881 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,549 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 30.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,692.08 |
Best Things to Do in Homewood
1Millennium Park
Rating: 4.6 (309)
18600 Harwood Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17089570300 | Website available
2Dolphin Lake Park
Rating: 4.5 (293)
2700 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17089577275 | Website available
3Richard D Irwin Park
Rating: 4.5 (143)
18120 Highland Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17089577275 | Website available
4Time Quest Escape Room
Rating: 4.5 (75)
18661 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17083783237 | Website available
5Extreme Scene Skate Park
Rating: 4.2 (31)
18400 Harwood Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17089570280 | Website available
Where to Eat in Homewood
1Aurelio's Pizza Homewood
Rating: 4.6 (2365)
18162 Harwood Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17087988050 | Website available
2Blueberry Hill Pancake House
Rating: 4.2 (1040)
2155 West, 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17089220800 | Website available
3Starbucks
Rating: 4.1 (498)
17860 Halsted St, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17086472934 | Website available
4Subway
Rating: 3.8 (88)
18350 Governors Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430, United States View details
Phone: +17086470310 | Website available
People born in Homewood (6)
People born in Homewood, including basketball player TJ Cummings, basketball player Kevin Dillard, businessman Scott Heiferman, .
More notable people
- Michael Buchanan (American football player) he was born in 24/01/1991
- Zach Fulton (American football player) he was born in 23/09/1991
- Brandon Feehery (American bicycle racer) he was born in 17/04/1992
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Homewood, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148007 | Prairie State College | Chicago Heights (IL) | 60411-8226 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Homewood, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Homewood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Homewood Post Office | Homewood (IL) | 60430 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Homewood, Alabama city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States with a population of 25,174 people.
- Homewood, Kansas human settlement in Kansas, United States with a population of 548 people.
- Homewood, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 121 people.
Other cities in Cook County
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Homewood distances to largest Illinois cities