Veterinary Practices Market: ZIP 60187
Opportunity Score
85
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 60187 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 28,867 and household incomes well above the national median ($119,048).
Area Profile
28,867
Population
$119,048
Median Income
+60% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.6/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 34.8 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 39.9% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Veterinary Practices and related businesses in ZIP 60187.
4
Pet Care Services
1.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,130
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,744
Median Gross Rent
$430 K
Median Home Value
8
Bank Branches
$3.1 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Veterinary Business in Illinois
- A veterinary practice costs $500K-$1.5M to start from scratch. Most new vets buy into existing practices or start mobile to reduce overhead.
- DEA registration, state veterinary license, and controlled substance permits all take time. Start applications 6 months before your target opening.
- Pet ownership rates vary by ZIP. Suburban areas with single-family homes consistently outperform dense urban cores for vet visit volume.
- Emergency and after-hours services command 2-3x standard pricing. Even offering limited emergency hours gives you a revenue edge in most markets.
- The median income here is $119,048. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 8
vs. National Average
Median Income
+60% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+1.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
60189
2.3 mi
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$124,886
Walk: 11.7
60190
3.0 mi
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$146,775
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60188
3.2 mi
Pop: 42,087
$107,560
Walk: 9.5
60137
3.5 mi
Pop: 38,754
$131,695
Walk: 13.1
60139
4.0 mi
Pop: 32,954
$81,996
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60108
5.5 mi
Pop: 23,434
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Walk: 10.0
60532
6.1 mi
Pop: 28,635
$100,373
Walk: 10.2
60555
6.3 mi
Pop: 14,758
$100,076
Walk: 7.9
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits