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Best Cities for Vet 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 veterinary practices competition.

The top markets here average $136,218 in household income. ZIP 60585 leads at 100, $151,202 median income, zero existing veterinary practices.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging
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# ZIP Code Score
#1 ZIP 60585
Pop. 25 Thousand
100
Excellent
#2 ZIP 60490
Pop. 22 Thousand
100
Excellent
#3 ZIP 60487
Pop. 26 Thousand
100
Excellent
#4 ZIP 60464
Pop. 9.9 Thousand
100
Excellent
#5 ZIP 62711
Pop. 18 Thousand
100
Excellent
#6 ZIP 60422
Pop. 9.9 Thousand
100
Excellent
#7 ZIP 62684
Pop. 5.4 Thousand
100
Excellent
#8 ZIP 60410
Pop. 14 Thousand
100
Excellent
#9 ZIP 60404
Pop. 20 Thousand
100
Excellent
#10 ZIP 60305
Pop. 11 Thousand
100
Excellent
#11 ZIP 60304
Pop. 17 Thousand
100
Excellent
#12 ZIP 60203
Pop. 4.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
#13 ZIP 60068
Pop. 39 Thousand
100
Excellent
#14 ZIP 60069
Pop. 8.7 Thousand
100
Excellent
#15 ZIP 60190
Pop. 12 Thousand
100
Excellent
#16 ZIP 60187
Pop. 29 Thousand
100
Excellent
#17 ZIP 61525
Pop. 12 Thousand
100
Excellent
#18 ZIP 60151
Pop. 4.3 Thousand
100
Excellent
#19 ZIP 61705
Pop. 13 Thousand
100
Excellent
#20 ZIP 62285
Pop. 4.2 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 $136,218 in household income. The common thread: veterinary 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.