ZIP Code 60171 in River Grove, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:River Grove, Illinois
County:Cook County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:31:20 AM
Population:10,612 [See All]
Area Codes:224 / 464 / 708 / 773
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.9230, -87.8399
Land Area:2.252 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 60171 has 10,612 residents and 4,304 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 40.4 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.3%, higher than the state average of 61.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.5%, which is much higher than the state average (18.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:10,612Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:10,482Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:11,994Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4,712.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$74,793Source: Census ACS
Households:4,304Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$244,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.24Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,41410,24510,30010,30510,29910,24810,23210,14810,0769,95710,57110,53210,482
Decennial Census10,246------------------10,612------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.4

Male Median Age: 39.3

Female Median Age: 42

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2942573123333143313914193723633643233972851841126559
Female249264299314304347391414355373367391409383232132107106
Total543521611647618678782833727736731714806668416244172165
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:7,25156.93%
Black:2351.85%
Hispanic:*3,34726.28%
Asian:2391.88%
American Indian:1100.86%
Hawaiian:10.01%
Other:1,55412.20%
Total:12,737100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,17548.77%39.3 years
Females:5,43751.23%42.0 years
Total:10,612100%40.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,52671.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3153.01%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,34112.79%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,30025.20%
Total Population:10,482100%
Total Native Population:7,84174.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,64125.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $74,793, which is considerably lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $27,710 (58.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,979. Family households earn a median of $84,152 versus $45,353 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,799). By gender, male median income is $53,534 and female is $46,349, which is far less than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $7,185 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.3%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,083$47,646$46,354$44,911$46,382$48,670$46,910$55,508$59,814$63,193$65,625$72,466$74,793
Median Family Income$57,500$57,128$57,813$54,041$54,237$57,143$56,909$62,907$70,338$74,795$71,190$76,563$84,152
Median NonFamily Income$26,724$27,057$26,457$25,793$24,698$24,103$22,347$24,213$31,599$25,840$40,513$35,432$45,353
Median Male Income$43,451$46,607$47,734$45,534$45,068$47,423$43,340$51,344$51,236$52,151$53,357$61,329$53,534
Median Female Income$38,234$37,431$40,063$34,683$35,188$36,026$40,407$41,250$43,568$40,342$41,264$43,298$46,349
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,20463.52%
Unemployed:2252.75%
Not In Labor Force:2,76433.74%
Total:8,193100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,50628.94%
Service:1,13921.89%
Sales and Office:98618.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4288.22%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,14522.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,204100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $244,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $21,700 (9.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,500. The median gross rent is $1,230, which is below the national median ($1,348), is up $387 (45.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $258. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.62% (59.03% with a mortgage, 40.97% free-and-clear) and renters 40.38% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.85%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$223,000$205,700$195,500$193,300$186,500$188,700$190,300$202,500$211,200$211,600$216,800$240,700$244,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:35621.47%
$1,000 to $1,499:76145.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:22113.33%
$2,000 to $2,499:201.21%
$2,500 to $2,999:1116.69%
$3,000 or more:261.57%
No Rent:1639.83%
Total:1,658100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$843$837$870$896$875$888$913$939$972$984$1,168$1,244$1,230
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,44535.19%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,00324.43%
Renter Occupied:1,65840.38%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,106100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,10692.15%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3507.85%
Total Housing Units:4,456100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,17848.88%
Multi-Family Units:2,27851.12%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:4,456100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 91.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.87%). College enrollment is 25.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2563.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3534.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,05828.86%
Some college, no degree:1,68123.58%
Associate's degree:94313.23%
Bachelor's degree:1,48520.83%
Graduate or professional degree:3544.96%
Total:7,130100%
High school or higher:6,52191.46%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,83925.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,32856.01%
Public Insurance:4,26837.78%
No Insurance:7026.21%
Total:11,298100%
Has Health Insurance:10,59693.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.8%7.6%11.8%12.6%11.2%11.0%10.7%9.6%9.0%9.0%10.1%8.7%4.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:532.14%
Kindergarten:40816.47%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,06242.87%
High school (grades 9-12):33413.48%
College or graduate school:62025.03%
Total:2,477100%
Early Childhood:46118.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,80472.83%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 60171 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 310 business establishments, employing about 2,096 people with an annual payroll of $95,974,000. USPS data shows 4,856 residential mailboxes and 230 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:4,856Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:230Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,846Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,304Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,168Source: USPS
# of Businesses:310Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$22,488,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$95,974,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,096Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 60171 is located in Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Illinois's 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 60171, and is subdivided into the Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL division. It covers 2.252 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Chicago-Naperville-Schaumburg, IL (CBSA Div 16984)Source: Census
CBSA Population:9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:2.252 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:237.18, 52.45 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1764343Source: Census
Place Name:River Grove village; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


60172 | | 60169

Schools in ZIP Code 60171


ZIP Code 60171 is part of 2 school districts, including: Rhodes School District 84-5 (Grades PK thru 08) and River Grove School District 85-5 (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 3 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Rhodes Elem School 8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
District: Rhodes School District 84-5
River Grove Elem School 2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
District: River Grove School District 85-5
Des Plaines Valley Efe 2000 5th Ave M100
River Grove, IL 60171
Guerin Prep High School 8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 60171


Triton College 2000 5th Ave
River Grove, IL 60171-1995
Type: Post Secondary
Lincoln College Of Technology-Melrose Park 8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160-1605
Type: Post Secondary
Dominican University 7900 W Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Stone Park 3106 West North Avenue
Stone Park, IL 60165-1010
Type: Post Secondary
Concordia University-Chicago 7400 Augusta
River Forest, IL 60305-1499
Type: Post Secondary
City Colleges Of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634-1500
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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