| Official Zip Code Name | Richton Park |
| Zip Code State | Illinois |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Cook |
| Secondary County: | Will |
| Area Code | 464 / 708 |
| Current Population: | 14101 |
| Racial Majority: | 13.34% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 90.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 18.2% |
| Median Household Income | $60969 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $45560 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 34.3 Minutes |
| Current Time: | CDT |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 712 - 712 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.47760010, -87.74574280 |
The current unemployment level in 60471 is 18.2% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 16.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 13.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 60471 increased to 14101 from 12855 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 60471 is while the majority ethnicity attending 60471 public schools is Black. 68.3% of students in 60471 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1870 | 13.34% | 1599 | +17% |
| Black Or African American | 11117 | 79.3% | 11517 | -3% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 2.87% | 497 | -19% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 12 | 0.09% | 12 | +0% |
| Asian | 412 | 2.94% | 141 | +192% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.15% | 19 | +11% |
| Two Or More Races | 308 | 1.31% | 308 | -40% |
| White | 2.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14101 | 12855 |
| Male Population | 45.30% | |
| Female Population | 54.70% | |
| Total Households | 5152 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 68.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 80.0% |
| Median Household Income | $60969 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 38.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 24.40% |
| 60471 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Illinois District 2 | Robin Kelly | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Illinois Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 60471 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 15 | 20 | 29 | 39 | 50 | 59 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 32 | 21 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 29 | 35 | 46 | 58 | 70 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 48 | 35 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.75 | 1.61 | 2.71 | 3.8 | 4.13 | 4.61 | 4.03 | 3.81 | 3.21 | 2.81 | 3.37 | 2.62 | 38.46 |