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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 60471 has 13,155 residents and 5,226 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 39.8 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.4% male and 55.6% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (86.5%, much higher than the state average of 14.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (6.7%, much lower than the state average of 61.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (14.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:	13,155Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	12,845Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	12,669Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,314.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$72,241Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,226Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$200,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.83Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,683	13,757	13,865	14,019	14,140	14,076	14,086	14,055	13,917	13,875	13,255	13,237	12,845
Decennial Census	14,101	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	13,155	--	--	--

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: 39.8

Male Median Age: 35.7

Female Median Age: 42.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	324	376	472	498	485	396	322	314	317	389	391	430	390	273	228	142	63	31
Female	366	342	425	471	490	439	432	457	491	535	578	568	561	448	326	179	97	109
Total	690	718	897	969	975	835	754	771	808	924	969	998	951	721	554	321	160	140

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	876	6.64%
Black:	11,379	86.21%
Hispanic:*	561	4.25%
Asian:	101	0.77%
American Indian:	37	0.28%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	244	1.85%
Total:	13,199	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,841	44.40%	35.7 years
Females:	7,314	55.60%	42.4 years
Total:	13,155	100%	39.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	12,043	93.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	364	2.83%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	330	2.57%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	108	3.41%
Total Population:	12,845	100%
Total Native Population:	12,407	96.59%
Total Foreign-born Population:	438	3.41%

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 $72,241, which is considerably lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $12,858 (21.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,295. Family households earn a median of $94,187 versus $28,711 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,476). By gender, male median income is $69,112 and female is $54,603, which is below the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $14,509 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.7%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.9%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$59,383	$60,734	$52,284	$54,653	$52,708	$52,512	$50,896	$55,625	$62,946	$64,425	$66,382	$71,432	$72,241
Median Family Income	$72,083	$70,349	$66,852	$66,617	$63,934	$62,449	$63,963	$66,008	$75,263	$79,120	$84,680	$92,431	$94,187
Median NonFamily Income	$36,822	$35,921	$34,813	$36,988	$36,748	$35,559	$32,484	$30,272	$28,981	$25,991	$21,050	$24,121	$28,711
Median Male Income	$45,331	$43,146	$43,538	$44,127	$50,543	$46,961	$50,667	$49,640	$58,288	$58,039	$60,142	$59,933	$69,112
Median Female Income	$44,206	$47,530	$45,620	$45,835	$45,600	$46,174	$46,000	$47,401	$46,115	$50,840	$55,103	$53,065	$54,603

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	6,197	60.26%
Unemployed:	844	8.21%
Not In Labor Force:	3,243	31.53%
Total:	10,284	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,289	36.94%
Service:	1,108	17.88%
Sales and Office:	1,353	21.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	191	3.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,256	20.27%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,197	100%

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 $200,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $25,000 (14.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,100. The median gross rent is $1,319, which is well above the state median ($1,227), is up $386 (41.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $249. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.08% (82.56% with a mortgage, 17.44% free-and-clear) and renters 50.92% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.74%, which is markedly below 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$175,800	$169,900	$162,500	$152,000	$149,000	$138,300	$142,800	$144,000	$146,700	$147,100	$165,100	$183,000	$200,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	247	9.25%
$500 to $999:	249	9.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,116	41.80%
$1,500 to $1,999:	654	24.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:	254	9.51%
$2,500 to $2,999:	71	2.66%
$3,000 or more:	32	1.20%
No Rent:	47	1.76%
Total:	2,670	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$933	$961	$948	$988	$1,012	$1,042	$1,044	$986	$1,070	$1,062	$1,068	$1,241	$1,319

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,125	40.52%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	449	8.56%
Renter Occupied:	2,670	50.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,244	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,244	95.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	261	4.74%
Total Housing Units:	5,505	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	3,437	62.43%
Multi-Family Units:	2,068	37.57%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	5,505	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 30.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 94.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.18%). College enrollment is 32.48%, which is on par with the state rate (26.10%), 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	154	1.75%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	293	3.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,128	24.18%
Some college, no degree:	2,569	29.19%
Associate's degree:	1,002	11.38%
Bachelor's degree:	1,625	18.46%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,031	11.71%
Total:	8,802	100%
High school or higher:	8,355	94.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,656	30.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	8,767	63.97%
Public Insurance:	4,227	30.84%
No Insurance:	711	5.19%
Total:	13,705	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,994	94.81%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	7.7%	10.8%	12.0%	14.9%	17.0%	18.3%	18.7%	17.6%	12.9%	9.2%	6.8%	4.8%	2.7%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	109	3.12%
Kindergarten:	210	6.01%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,264	36.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	776	22.21%
College or graduate school:	1,135	32.48%
Total:	3,494	100%
Early Childhood:	319	9.13%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,250	64.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Richton Park, Illinois
Counties:	Cook County[Primary] Will County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:33:45 AM
Population:	13,155 [See All]
Area Codes:	464 / 708
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.4757, -87.7263
Land Area:	3.969 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/60471/zip-code-60471.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,088Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	109Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,473Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,265Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,305Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	134Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$13,629,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$52,930,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,435Source: CBP

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:	3.969 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.012 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1080.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Chicago, IL PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1763706Source: Census
Place Name:	Richton Park village; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 60471 in Richton Park, IL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 60471

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 60471

Sources & References