NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 60172

IL · Population: 24,016

B+
74/100
94
A+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60172

Zip code 60172 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 24,016 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 $104,792 and home values around $305,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 38.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$104,792
Home Value
$305,500
Rent
$1,470/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
38.5%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
Rent Burden
16.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower 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).