PlainZIP

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
$64,494
Median income
$222,000
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,901. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. Median home value sits at $222,000 (16% above the state average), median rent at $1,307 a month, and owner-occupancy at 49.9%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cook County, letting you compare 60471 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richton Park, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60471.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 60471?

44.8

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 7.9%
African American 88.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$38,901

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60471 ranks nationally

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

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

$64,494 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,888

Total Housing Units

5,597

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$222,000

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60471 ranks #6 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 60471 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 60471 ranks #null 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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