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Zip Code 60409

IL · Population: 35,708

C+
50/100
66
B
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
47
C
Quality of Life
36
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60409

Zip code 60409 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 35,708 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $56,727, with home values near $125,600 and rents around $1,083/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.1% 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
$56,727
Home Value
$125,600
Rent
$1,083/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
19.8%
Unemployment
9.1%
Owner-Occupied
59.1%
Rent Burden
22.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life47CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy36DLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).