NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 60545

IL · Population: 13,704

B
67/100
92
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
Zip 60545, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 60545

Zip code 60545 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 13,704 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), 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 $88,750 and home values around $223,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.6% 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
$88,750
Home Value
$223,900
Rent
$1,536/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
24.7%
Unemployment
7.6%
Owner-Occupied
72.4%
Rent Burden
20.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).