Zip Code 60203

IL · Population: 4,540

B+
78/100
68
B
Safety
88
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60203

Zip code 60203 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 4,540 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $159,922 and home values around $468,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 76.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

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
$159,922
Home Value
$468,000
Rent
$1,854/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
76.3%
Unemployment
1.3%
Owner-Occupied
93.8%
Rent Burden
13.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).