Richton Park, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60471
Cook County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,101
- 1,135/sq mi High-density area
- $64,494
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richton Park pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,135
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60471 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 60471 (Richton Park, IL) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.9 in 2023 to 180.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60471 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richton Park, Cook County, Illinois, home to 14,101 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 1,135 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60471 reports a modest median household income of $64,494 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,901. Unemployment is 11.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $222,000 (16% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 49.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,307.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cook County, so 60471 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 60471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richton Park, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60471.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 60471, Richton 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
14,101
Population
12.4
Area (sq mi)
1,135
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60471?
44.8
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
4.0%
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?
$64,494
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$38,901
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60471 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Richton 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)
$64,494 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
5,888housing units
5,888
Total Housing Units
5,597
Occupied Units
291
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,307
Median Rent
1978
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60471 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.9% | 119 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 134 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 155 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 157 |
| 2024 | +14.7% | 180 |
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 134 business establishments in ZIP 60471, employing approximately 1,435 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,930,000.
134
Businesses
1,435
Employees
$52.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
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 60471 vs 60443 →
ZIP 60471 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
30,423 residents
- 60466
Park Forest (60466)
22,115 residents
- 60443
Matteson (60443)
21,145 residents
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
16,833 residents
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
15,630 residents
- 60471
Richton Park (60471)
14,101 residents
- 60475 9,870
Steger (60475)
9,870 residents
- 60422 9,403
Flossmoor (60422)
9,403 residents
- 60449 9,217
Monee (60449)
9,217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60471 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60471 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60423
Frankfort (60423)
$136,730 median income
- 60422
Flossmoor (60422)
$134,477 median income
- 60461
Olympia Fields (60461)
$124,417 median income
- 60449
Monee (60449)
$104,904 median income
- 60443
Matteson (60443)
$92,136 median income
- 60478
Country Club Hills (60478)
$74,826 median income
- 60484
University Park (60484)
$73,266 median income
- 60475
Steger (60475)
$67,487 median income
- 60429
Hazel Crest (60429)
$66,988 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60471 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60443 | Matteson, IL | 21,145 | 1.8 mi |
| 60466 | Park Forest, IL | 22,115 | 2.6 mi |
| 60484 | University Park, IL | 6,829 | 3.0 mi |
| 60461 | Olympia Fields, IL | 4,836 | 3.4 mi |
| 60478 | Country Club Hills, IL | 16,833 | 5.8 mi |
| 60449 | Monee, IL | 9,217 | 4.8 mi |
| 60423 | Frankfort, IL | 30,423 | 5.4 mi |
| 60422 | Flossmoor, IL | 9,403 | 4.7 mi |
| 60475 | Steger, IL | 9,870 | 5.5 mi |
| 60429 | Hazel Crest, IL | 15,630 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60471, 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 (14,101 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 60471 in?
ZIP code 60471 (Richton 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 60471?
ZIP code 60471 in Richton Park, IL has a population of 14,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60471?
The median household income in ZIP 60471 is $64,494, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60471?
The median home value in ZIP 60471 is $222,000, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60471 is African American at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60471?
ZIP code 60471 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60471?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60471 are: Health care and social assistance (19), Accommodation and food services (18), Retail trade (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60471?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60471 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 60471?
In ZIP code 60471, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 60471?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60471 is 33.6 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 60471?
In ZIP code 60471, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60471 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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