NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 60051

IL · Population: 23,598

B+
74/100
93
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60051

Zip code 60051 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 23,598 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $99,854 and home values around $255,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$99,854
Home Value
$255,500
Rent
$1,582/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
33%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
83.7%
Rent Burden
19% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).