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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Illinois

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Top 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.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# 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
Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

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.