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 High-density area
- $76,658
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60131 (Franklin Park, IL) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.8 in 2023 to 195.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,323. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $287,000 (50% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,102.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60131 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
189 establishments
- Construction
Construction
142 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
123 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 61
Other services (except public administration)
61 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 60131?
38.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
34.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,323
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60131 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Franklin Park, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,658 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,147housing units
6,147
Total Housing Units
5,953
Occupied Units
194
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,000
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60131 vs 60176 →
ZIP 60131 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
74,298 residents
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
30,099 residents
- 60160 25,432
Melrose Park (60160)
25,432 residents
- 60164 22,048
Melrose Park (60164)
22,048 residents
- 60106 20,309
Bensenville (60106)
20,309 residents
- 60104 19,038
Bellwood (60104)
19,038 residents
- 60131 18,097
Franklin Park (60131)
18,097 residents
- 60176 11,795
Schiller Park (60176)
11,795 residents
- 60171 10,246
River Grove (60171)
10,246 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60131 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60018
Des Plaines (60018)
$90,574 median income
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
$88,533 median income
- 60163
Berkeley (60163)
$85,823 median income
- 60164
Melrose Park (60164)
$81,263 median income
- 60104
Bellwood (60104)
$79,513 median income
- 60106
Bensenville (60106)
$79,456 median income
- 60131
Franklin Park (60131)
$76,658 median income
- 60171
River Grove (60171)
$69,858 median income
- 60176
Schiller Park (60176)
$69,696 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60131, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,097 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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