Oak Lawn, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Oak Lawn based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Oak Lawn
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 69Income: 55Home Value: 27Safety: 100Education: 30Median Age: 67Climate: 50Cost of Living: 67

Quick Stats

Population

57,098

2023 ACS

Median Income

$82,493

2023

Median Home Value

$267,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,310

2023

Median Age

40.3

Unemployment

5.1%

Cost of Living Index

133.6

100 = national avg

Oak Lawn is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 57,098 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Oak Lawn is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Oak Lawn is $82,493, and the median home value is $267,900. The cost of living index is 133.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,310 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, and the median age is 40.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

57,098

Male

28,140

49.3%

Female

28,958

50.7%

Median Age

40.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

21.3%

High School or Higher

42.2%

Foreign Born

16.5%

Veterans

2.7%

Married

40.8%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.404

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

72.0%

Foreign Born

16.5%

White
72.0%
Black
7.7%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
9.0%
Other
8.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

23.8%

13,561 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

76.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
11,912 (87.8%)
Puerto Rican
474 (3.5%)
Cuban
54 (0.4%)
Salvadoran
118 (0.9%)
Guatemalan
129 (1.0%)
Colombian
321 (2.4%)
Honduran
59 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
7 (0.1%)
Peruvian
16 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
470 (3.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
163 (13.7%)
Chinese
61 (5.1%)
Filipino
476 (40.1%)
Vietnamese
413 (34.8%)
Korean
49 (4.1%)
Pakistani
11 (0.9%)
Other Asian
15 (1.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
16 (94.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
264 (100.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

53,203

English Only

70.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

8,904 speakers

Limited English

11.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
8,904 (16.7%)
Slavic Languages
2,663 (5.0%)
Arabic
2,319 (4.4%)
Other Indo-European
918 (1.7%)
Vietnamese
371 (0.7%)
Tagalog
271 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
148 (0.3%)
Other Languages
147 (0.3%)
German
64 (0.1%)
Other Asian
7 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

89.0%

Limited English Proficiency

11.0%

Spanish
31.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
50.1% limited English
Arabic
42.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
42.6% limited English
Vietnamese
62.3% limited English
Tagalog
31.4% limited English
Other Languages
28.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,546

2.7% of population

Disability Rate

18.4%

285 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,199

Unemployment Rate

7.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
14.9%
Vietnam
30.9%
Korea
7.2%
World War II
5.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.3%
35-54
15.0%
55-64
17.7%
65-74
21.9%
75+
34.2%

Male Veterans

1,410

91.2%

Female Veterans

136

8.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,199

Non-Veteran Income

$43,992

Difference

$13,207

30.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

285

Without Disability

1,261

Disability Rate

18.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

42,120

#1 Ancestry

Irish

18.9% (10,802)

#2 Ancestry

Polish

15.5% (8,874)

#3 Ancestry

German

12.0% (6,869)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Irish
18.9%
Polish
15.5%
German
12.0%
Italian
6.4%
Arab
5.6%
English
2.5%
American
2.4%
Lithuanian
1.7%
Dutch
1.1%
Swedish
1.1%
Slovak
1.1%
Czech
0.9%
Greek
0.7%
French
0.6%
European
0.5%
Brazilian
0.5%
Russian
0.4%
Norwegian
0.3%
Austrian
0.3%
Scottish
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

21,745

Family Households

14,291

65.7%

Married Couples

10,602

48.8%

Non-Family Households

7,454

34.3%

Single Mother Households

2,574

11.8%

Single Father Households

1,115

5.1%

Living Alone

6,638

30.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

11,418

In Married Couple

9,363

82.0%

With Single Mother

1,335

11.7%

With Single Father

720

6.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$110,516

Married Couple Income

$125,719

Single Mother Income

$78,519

Single Father Income

$77,181

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,394

Grandparents Responsible

343

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$82,493

+13% vs national

Per Capita Income

$40,136

+8% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.2%

-32% vs national

Gini Index

0.4278

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.1%

-2% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.2%

of households

How Oak Lawn Compares

Oak Lawn vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Oak Lawn is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Oak Lawn. The median household income here is $82,493.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
13.8%
$25-50K
16.0%
$50-75K
15.4%
$75-100K
12.3%
$100-150K
19.7%
$150-200K
12.9%
$200K+
9.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.1%

-9% vs IL avg

Labor Force

28,502

Employed

27,055

Mean Commute

28 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

42.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

40.3

Work from Home

10.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

133.6

100 = national avg

+33.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$58,782

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$138,939

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
159.4
Food
113.1
Transportation
126.1
Healthcare
110.4
Utilities
119.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Oak Lawn, IL is $82,493, which is 12.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $40,136. The poverty rate of 9.2% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4278, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 28,502. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 28 minutes, with 10.0% working from home. About 74.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 133.6, which is 33.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 159.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,782 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$259,500

Median List Price

$289,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$180

Days on Market

66

Active Inventory

154

Months of Supply

4.4

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$274,047

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,757

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

31.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
31.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.6%
Listings with Price Drops
16.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 2.3%List Price โ†“ 8.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

35

New Listings

62

Pending Sales

49

Homes Sold โ†“ 43.5%New Listings โ†“ 1.6%Pending โ†“ 38.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$180

Median List $/SF

$209

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 4.7%List $/SF โ†‘ 13.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Oak Lawn vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Oak Lawn is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$267,900

Median Rent

$1,310

Total Housing Units

23,115

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Owner Occupied

82.5%

Renter Occupied

17.5%

Median Property Tax

$6,101

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,409

Housing Types

Single Family
69.4%
Multi-Family
29.8%
Mobile Home
0.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,101

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.28%

of home value

Median Home Value

$267,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,975

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,101) by the median home value ($267,900). In Oak Lawn, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.28%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Oak Lawn, IL is $259,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 66 days on the market. 31.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $180. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,757/month. About 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1967. There are 23,115 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,101. The effective tax rate is 2.28%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.80

per 1,000 residents

-31% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.27

per 1,000 residents

+0% vs national

Total Crimes

1,048

2024

Violent Clearance

58%

cases solved

Property Clearance

13%

cases solved

YoY Change

+31.2%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Oak Lawn Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Oak Lawn vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Oak Lawn is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 47.0%Property โ†‘ 16.7%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Oak Lawn police solve 100% of murder cases but only 2% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.04100.0%
RapeViolent200.3610.0%
RobberyViolent240.4437.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent530.9683.0%
BurglaryProperty1893.444.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty63511.5617.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1252.272.4%

Oak Lawn, IL reported 99 violent crimes and 949 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.80 per 1,000 residents is 30.7% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 58% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 635 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 45.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024999491.8017.27
2023768661.3715.64
2022688561.2215.30
2021625701.1510.53
2020937311.7013.33
2019838261.5014.92
2018817581.4513.54
2017976731.7311.98
2016799371.3916.50
2015708451.2314.80

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$570.8M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $899.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$85.3M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$31.0M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$161.1M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$18.4M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$59.1M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$195.8M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$20.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 32 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Oak Lawn has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $570,847,608 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.2%

5.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.9%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.7%

Arthritis

24.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

25.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

13.1%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Oak Lawn has an obesity rate of 30.2%, which is 5.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Advocate Christ Hospital & Med...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical CenterIn cityAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center2.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Palos Community Hospital4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Holy Cross Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Roseland Community Hospital7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

58,362

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
OAK LAWN58,3620

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

28 min

+20% vs national

Drive Alone

74.7%

-5% vs national

Public Transit

4.1%

+359% vs national

Work From Home

10.0%

+8% vs national

Carpool

7.6%

Walk / Bike

2.4%

combined

How Oak Lawn's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

5

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202355010
202233010
202155031
202022001
201911010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Oak Lawn, IL is 28 minutes, which is 19.7% above the national average of 23 minutes. 74.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.0% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 4.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.6% of workers carpool. 2.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.8%

of households

No Internet

9.8%

of households

Total Households

21,745

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.8%
Cellular Data Plan
82.5%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
9.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

88.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.1%

of households

Tablet

60.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
88.0%
Desktop / Laptop
79.1%
Tablet
60.9%
Smartphone Only
9.3%
No Computer
5.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-24% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Oak Lawn vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

58,362

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OAK LAWNCommunityPurchased surface water58,3620

88.2% of households in Oak Lawn have broadband internet access. 75.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.8% of households have no internet access. 9.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 58,362 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Oak Lawn is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Oak Lawn.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

163

Total Assets

$69.7M

Total Income

$36.0M

Per 10K Residents

28.5

nonprofits

-36.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

8

Median Assets

$154K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
19
Religion
19
Education
15
Philanthropy
13
Recreation & Sports
10
Arts & Culture
9
Youth Development
9
Health Care
8
Community Improvement
4
Environment
3
Animal-Related
2
Voluntary Health
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Mental Health
1
Medical Research
1
Crime & Legal
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Civil Rights
1
Public Benefit
1
95.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $66.6M of $69.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Oak Lawn

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
D AND R CHARITABLE FUNDPhilanthropy$20.1M$2.1M2021
EDMOND AND ALICE OPLER FOUNDATIONโ€”$16.3M$4.9M1981
PARK LAWN ASSOCIATION INCHuman Services$14.2M$3.0M1965
ROCHE FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.3M$5.7M2007
PARK LAWN SCHOOL AND ACTIVITY CENTEREducation$3.6M$15.0M1975
THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM IN OAK LAWNArts & Culture$3.4M$1.0M2001
RIPPLES A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$515K2004
LOWE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$1.2M$125K1986
COLOSIMO FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$802K$432K2000
OAK LAWN SOCIAL SERVICE CORPORATIONPhilanthropy$455K$24K2015
OAK LAWN FIRE DEPARTMENT CLUB INCโ€”$366K$34K1979
HAVEN FOR TOTS DAYCARE & PRESCHOOLEducation$318K$764K2019
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION OF COOK COUNTYPublic Benefit$280K$46K2003
JACK COACH ROCHE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$275K$234K2021
OAK LAWN BASEBALLโ€”$268K$174K1968
MUSICHORALE INCArts & Culture$230K$408K1972
PARK LAWN HOMES INCโ€”$208K$143K1984
BARRY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$195K$122K2018
BALZEKAS FAMILY FOUNDATION LTDโ€”$159K$4K1993
LEO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONโ€”$154K$192K1981
BEACON OF LIGHT FOUNDATION OF ETA XI SIGMA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF SIPhilanthropy$145K$99K2013
FRIENDS OF COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 218 EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$88K$111K2009
CONSUELO INCMental Health$81K$319K2011
PASS PALOS SWIM SHARKSRecreation & Sports$58K$86K2022
ACORN TO OAK STUDIOSArts & Culture$51K$27K2023
GREGORY O FULLER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$51K$62K2024
OAK LAWN PARKS FOUNDATIONEnvironment$49K$39K1993
SOUTHWEST OAK LAWN YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUERecreation & Sports$41K$210K2007
BILLY TONY FOUNDATION NFPPhilanthropy$27K$1012019
CROSSROADS FOR LEARNINGEducation$18Kโ€”2014
CASA DE ADORACION INCReligion$13K$24K2019
THRIVE ENRICHMENT SERVICESVoluntary Health$12K$4K2021
GOT YOUR 6Crime & Legal$11K$53K2024
ENUANI DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION USAArts & Culture$10K$30K2021
CATHOLIC DANCE SOCIETYArts & Culture$4K$16K2023
SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATIONAL FINANCIAL WELLNESS EDUCATION INCHuman Services$4K$4K2024
AMERICAN GAELIC GAMESRecreation & Sports$2K$87K2020
BUBBLES GIVING A SMILEHuman Services$1$6K2024
UNCLE RICKS PET RESCUE INCAnimal-Related$1$3K2019

Oak Lawn, IL has 163 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $69.7M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 19 organizations. 8 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 28.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

216

Total Approved

$60.3M

Jobs Supported

1,696

Per 10K Residents

37.8

SBA loans

-52.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

54

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

35 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)92% of all loans

Loans

199

Total Amount

$49.5M

Avg Loan

$248,836

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$36.0M(73%)

Jobs Supported

1,546

5048% of all loans

Loans

17

Total Amount

$10.8M

Avg Loan

$634,412

Median Loan

$335,000

7(a) โ€” 92%504 โ€” 8%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

44

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$24.6M

41% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$559,518

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services28 loans
NAICS 81
$13.1M
Transportation & Warehousing28 loans
NAICS 48
$1.2M
Construction20 loans
NAICS 23
$1.4M
Accommodation & Food Services20 loans
NAICS 72
$6.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance17 loans
NAICS 62
$4.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Happy Hyundai2$5.1M
Birdies Car Wash Inc1$5.0M
Zdd Enterprises Llc1$5.0M
Navistar Global Llc2$3.6M
Volkswagen of Oak Lawn1$2.5M
Central Square Llc1$2.5M
Ghaben Auto Group Llc1$2.0M
Oak Lawn Dental Clinic Inc Oak1$1.6M
Zaver Corporation1$1.5M
Oak Lawn Citgo1$1.5M

Oak Lawn, IL has received 216 SBA loans totaling $60.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 199 loans (92% of the total), supporting 1,546 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 17 loans totaling $10.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Oak Lawn is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 35 loans. That works out to 37.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

49

Total Population

1,581,514

Avg Median Income

$75,079

Avg Home Value

$250,694

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6040263,867$73,993$277,800$1,1685.7
6040624,887$59,502$166,000$1,0815.4
6041514,147$69,389$217,800$1,1982.3
6041810,631$69,237$187,600$1,3003.0
6041920,979$58,706$140,500$1,3994.3
6042623,066$40,995$88,500$9877.7
6042810,980$53,059$118,900$1,6865.1
6044514,445$68,385$201,700$1,2024.3
6045226,511$89,167$249,100$1,2878.6
6045357,098$82,493$267,900$1,3108.5
6045516,765$65,342$234,400$1,1394.2
604564,244$59,265$152,000$8120.5
6045714,674$85,360$278,000$1,1123.1
6045814,153$59,443$223,800$1,2192.9
6045928,822$83,975$258,900$1,2414.2
6046240,700$96,747$330,400$1,39316.0
6046313,359$105,389$343,700$2,1195.3
604649,889$126,220$463,100$2,05813.2
6046518,139$83,969$259,200$1,2674.3
604695,295$72,041$173,900$1,4781.1
604724,961$37,594$114,200$1,1881.7
6047736,393$93,862$262,400$1,48514.2
604805,319$97,311$355,600$1,32811.2
6048210,878$56,398$216,800$1,1562.3
6050111,490$62,110$227,300$1,0174.4
6051319,264$108,527$314,000$1,3343.1
6052531,453$113,718$422,500$1,47513.1
6052729,024$110,482$488,300$1,55314.4
6053410,362$63,827$243,500$1,1491.9
6054616,582$109,933$377,600$1,3314.0
6055813,353$218,839$691,300$1,9322.8
6060964,268$54,142$251,600$1,0707.8
6061959,892$43,403$213,000$1,0546.1
6062066,511$48,805$187,900$1,0937.0
6062127,318$33,235$161,900$1,0173.8
6062377,061$44,040$221,400$1,0545.4
6062859,212$49,719$158,500$1,16811.0
60629109,292$58,813$236,300$1,1067.0
6063287,831$60,576$240,600$1,0577.5
6063631,007$35,077$150,600$1,1353.9
6063752,418$42,080$243,700$1,1704.5
6063858,250$89,191$283,500$1,32711.1
6064347,802$83,015$233,900$1,3597.4
6065241,431$78,559$235,000$1,2084.8
6065527,794$114,443$303,300$1,4684.4
6080322,089$66,555$200,600$1,1137.8
6080483,223$68,548$236,000$1,1217.1
6080519,498$95,738$255,700$1,4253.4
6082724,887$37,648$123,800$1,0447.0

Oak Lawn, IL has 49 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,581,514. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $75,079. The average median home value is $250,694. The average median monthly rent is $1,273.

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