Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Illinois
← Illinois OverviewTop 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.
The top markets here average $146,143 in household income. ZIP 60126 leads at 100, $143,333 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.
| # | ZIP Code | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
ZIP 60126
Pop. 48 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #2 |
ZIP 60124
Pop. 24 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #3 |
ZIP 61705
Pop. 13 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #4 |
ZIP 60119
Pop. 11 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #5 |
ZIP 60487
Pop. 26 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #6 |
ZIP 60490
Pop. 22 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #7 |
ZIP 60491
Pop. 23 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #8 |
ZIP 60502
Pop. 23 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #9 |
ZIP 60503
Pop. 17 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #10 |
ZIP 60510
Pop. 29 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #11 |
ZIP 60515
Pop. 29 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #12 |
ZIP 60516
Pop. 29 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #13 |
ZIP 60103
Pop. 42 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #14 |
ZIP 60102
Pop. 32 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #15 |
ZIP 60521
Pop. 18 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #16 |
ZIP 60526
Pop. 13 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #17 |
ZIP 60093
Pop. 20 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #18 |
ZIP 60091
Pop. 27 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #19 |
ZIP 61525
Pop. 12 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
| #20 |
ZIP 60089
Pop. 43 Thousand
|
100
Excellent
|
What the Data Shows
Opportunity is spread across Illinois, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $146,143 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.
How to Use This Table
Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.