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Franklin Park, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60131

Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,097
1,259/sq mi
$76,658
Median income
$287,000
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Franklin Park pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,259
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60131 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60131 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, home to 18,097 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 1,259 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60131 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,658 (4% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,323. Local economic indicators show a 9.4% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $287,000 (50% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,102 monthly, and 75.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60131 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 60131

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60131.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60131, Franklin Park, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,097

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

1,259

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60131?

38.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

34.3%

Foreign-Born

White 39.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$76,658

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$31,323

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60131 ranks nationally

Franklin Park, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,658 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,147

Total Housing Units

5,953

Occupied Units

194

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$287,000

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60131 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 141
2021 +10.2% 155
2022 +7.4% 167
2023 +5.4% 176
2024 +11.5% 196

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 869 business establishments in ZIP 60131, employing approximately 17,688 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,265,126,000.

869

Businesses

17,688

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 189 21.8%
Construction 142 16.3%
Transportation and warehousing 123 14.2%
Wholesale trade 85 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 61 7.0%
Retail trade 57 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 49 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 40 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 3.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 2.8%
Finance and insurance 19 2.2%
Information 10 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 60131 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60131 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 60131 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
60176 Schiller Park, IL 11,795 1.6 mi
60164 Melrose Park, IL 22,048 1.7 mi
60165 Stone Park, IL 4,946 2.5 mi
60160 Melrose Park, IL 25,432 2.7 mi
60171 River Grove, IL 10,246 2.5 mi
60104 Bellwood, IL 19,038 3.9 mi
60018 Des Plaines, IL 30,099 4.1 mi
60163 Berkeley, IL 5,209 3.7 mi
60106 Bensenville, IL 20,309 3.3 mi
60634 Chicago, IL 74,298 4.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60131 in? ▼
ZIP code 60131 (Franklin Park) is located in Cook County, Illinois. Cook County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cook-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60131? ▼
ZIP code 60131 in Franklin Park, IL has a population of 18,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60131? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60131 is $76,658, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60131? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60131 is $287,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60131? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60131 is White at 39.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60131? ▼
ZIP code 60131 has 869 business establishments employing approximately 17,688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60131? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60131 are: Manufacturing (189), Construction (142), Transportation and warehousing (123). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60131? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60131 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60131? ▼
In ZIP code 60131, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60131? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60131 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60131? ▼
In ZIP code 60131, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60131? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60131 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.