ZIP Code 60471
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Richton Park · Cook County · Illinois
- Population
- 14,101
- Median income
- $64,494
- Median home value
- $222,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.0%
- Land area
- 12.4 sq mi
1,135/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
Chicago
ZIP code 60471 in Richton Park, Illinois has a population of 14,101. The median household income is $64,494, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $222,000, 20% below the US average. 29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60471 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.4 square miles in Richton Park, Cook County, Illinois. The area is home to 14,101 residents, producing a population density of 1,135 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60471 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60471 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $222,000 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,307 per month, and 49.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60471 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cook County, so you can benchmark 60471 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60471
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,901
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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