Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest: Village in United States of America
About
Park Forest is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,975 and a population density of 4,430 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,937 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Park Forest
| Population : | 20,937 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Different from : | Forest Park |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 4.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 712 feet / 217 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:02:19 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60466 |
| Density : | 4,221 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Park Forest is located at 41°29'29"N 87°40'28"W (41.4914200, -87.6744900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Park Forest decreased by 4.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,975 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,074 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,109 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,128 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,084 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,954 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,796 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,604 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,387 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,210 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,937 | -1.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 169,868 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 152,315 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 157,136 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 152,374 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 61.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 45.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 34.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,043 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 24.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
Park Forest zip code is 60466.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $467,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,414 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $611 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,641 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 48,899 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 261,426 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 485,053 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,810,505 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,616,052 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,516 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $83,752 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,567 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 13,644 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,944 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,537 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,517 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,416 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 967 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,907 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,924.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 38.83 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,277 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $971 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $386 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $643 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 5 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,767 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,924 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,762 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 17,419 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,017 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,900 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $13,930 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 34.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 54 |
| 2019 total employment : | 574 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 22,026 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 231 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 344 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 108 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 319 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,512.86 |
Best Things to Do in Park Forest
1 Central Park
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2 Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery
367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 1950s Park Forest House Museum
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Schools in Park Forest
College & universities near Park Forest, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488396 | Phipps Academy of Barbering | Richton Park (IL) | 60471-1404 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Park Forest, IL
| 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 |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Park Forest
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Park For Post Office | Park Forest (IL) | 60466 |
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| 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
Park Forest distances to largest Illinois cities
