River Grove, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60171
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,246
- 1,752/sq mi High-density area
- $69,858
- Median income Near-median income area
- $241,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
River Grove pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,752
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60171 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 60171 (River Grove, IL) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.7 in 2023 to 185.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60171 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in River Grove, Cook County, Illinois, home to 10,246 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 1,752 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60171 reports a modest median household income of $69,858 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,837. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,800 (26% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,214; 55.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60171 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 60171
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in River Grove, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60171.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Retail trade 23
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 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 60171, River Grove, 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
10,246
Population
5.8
Area (sq mi)
1,752
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60171?
36.3
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
30.1%
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?
$69,858
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$34,837
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60171 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
River Grove, 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)
$69,858 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
4,573housing units
4,573
Total Housing Units
4,196
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,800
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,214
Median Rent
1963
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60171 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 135 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 146 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 160 |
| 2023 | +12.8% | 181 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 186 |
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 310 business establishments in ZIP 60171, employing approximately 2,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,974,000.
310
Businesses
2,096
Employees
$96.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 72 | 23.2% |
| Construction | 69 | 22.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
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 60171 vs 60707 →
ZIP 60171 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
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
42,920 residents
- 60656 27,613
Chicago (60656)
27,613 residents
- 60160 25,432
Melrose Park (60160)
25,432 residents
- 60153 24,106
Maywood (60153)
24,106 residents
- 60706 23,134
Harwood Heights (60706)
23,134 residents
- 60131 18,097
Franklin Park (60131)
18,097 residents
- 60176 11,795
Schiller Park (60176)
11,795 residents
- 60305 11,172
River Forest (60305)
11,172 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60171 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60171 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60305
River Forest (60305)
$146,786 median income
- 60656
Chicago (60656)
$95,766 median income
- 60634
Chicago (60634)
$88,533 median income
- 60707
Elmwood Park (60707)
$84,799 median income
- 60706
Harwood Heights (60706)
$84,530 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
- 60153
Maywood (60153)
$68,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60171 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60707 | Elmwood Park, IL | 42,920 | 1.6 mi |
| 60160 | Melrose Park, IL | 25,432 | 1.8 mi |
| 60305 | River Forest, IL | 11,172 | 2.3 mi |
| 60153 | Maywood, IL | 24,106 | 3.2 mi |
| 60634 | Chicago, IL | 74,298 | 2.2 mi |
| 60131 | Franklin Park, IL | 18,097 | 2.5 mi |
| 60656 | Chicago, IL | 27,613 | 3.4 mi |
| 60706 | Harwood Heights, IL | 23,134 | 2.9 mi |
| 60176 | Schiller Park, IL | 11,795 | 2.8 mi |
| 60165 | Stone Park, IL | 4,946 | 2.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60171, 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 (10,246 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 60171 in?
ZIP code 60171 (River Grove) 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 60171?
ZIP code 60171 in River Grove, IL has a population of 10,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60171?
The median household income in ZIP 60171 is $69,858, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60171?
The median home value in ZIP 60171 is $241,800, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60171?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60171 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60171?
ZIP code 60171 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 2,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60171?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60171 are: Transportation and warehousing (72), Construction (69), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60171?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60171 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 60171?
In ZIP code 60171, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 60171?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60171 is 30.8 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 60171?
In ZIP code 60171, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60171?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60171 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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