60471 ZIP Code — Richton Park, IL

Cook County, Illinois

ZIP code 60471 is located in Richton Park, Illinois, within Cook County. It covers approximately 3.97 square miles and serves a population of 13,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 708.

About ZIP code 60471

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $71,432. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60471 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,237

population

3.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richton Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60466 Park Forest (1.4 mi) 60443 Matteson (1.9 mi) 60484 University Park (2.6 mi) 60461 Olympia Fields (3.4 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.8 mi) 60422 Flossmoor (4.8 mi) 60475 Steger (5 mi) 60449 Monee (5.3 mi) 60423 Frankfort (5.8 mi) 60478 Country Club Hills (5.9 mi) 60430 Homewood (6.4 mi) 60477 Tinley Park (6.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,237
Population density	3,334 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	3.97 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.4757
Longitude	-87.7263
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	708

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	9.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,237

Population

3,334

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$71,432

Median household income

$32,370

Per capita income

$183,000

Median home value

$1,241

Median monthly rent

49.0%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

2,814

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

321

Under 5

404

291

5–9

365

455

10–14

572

493

15–19

619

465

20–24

584

661

25–34

831

594

35–44

748

876

45–54

1,102

479

55–59

602

267

60–64

335

525

65–74

660

275

75–84

345

163

85+

205

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,004	22.7%
18 and over	10,233	77.3%
65 and over	2,173	16.4%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 89.3%

White 4.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,066	89.3%
White	646	4.8%
Two or more races	284	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	276	2%
Other race	217	1.6%
Asian	24	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	38.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	28.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	23.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	9.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$71,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 28.0%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,000
Median rent / month	$1,241
Owner occupied	49.0%
Renter occupied	51.0%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	50.7%
Large apartment buildings	20.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	39.4%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.7%
Electricity	39.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,819	35.1%
Cohabiting couple	173	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	737	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,460	47.4%
Households with children under 18	1,458	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,689	32.5%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	41.6%
Married	40.5%	29.3%
Separated	3.1%	5.0%
Widowed	1.7%	12.1%
Divorced	8.1%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 20.6%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	3.7%
Kindergarten	102	2.8%
Elementary school	1,348	36.4%
High school	834	22.5%
College / grad school	1,277	34.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%

Transportation & utilities 20.3%

Professional & management 9.4%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Retail trade 5.8%

Other services 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Construction 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	8.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	26.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	14.3%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	477	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,512	94.5%
Spanish	136	1.1%
Other Indo-European	30	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	92	0.7%
Other languages	3	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,858	97.1%
Born in same state	12,468	94.2%
Born in different state	10,316	77.9%
Foreign born	390	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	379	2.9%
Not a US citizen	315	83.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	160	1.2%
Arab	159	1.2%
French	74	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.1%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	88.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60471

What city is ZIP code 60471 in?

ZIP code 60471 is primarily assigned to Richton Park, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60471 in?

ZIP code 60471 falls within Cook County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 60471 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 60471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60471?

The median home value in ZIP code 60471 is $183,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60471?

ZIP code 60471 has an estimated population of 13,237 residents, with a density of 3,335 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60471?

The median household income in ZIP code 60471 is $71,432, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 60471 in?

ZIP code 60471 observes the CST timezone.