Zip Code 60601

IL · Population: 16,398

C+
58/100
68
B
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
44
C
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60601

Zip code 60601 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 16,398 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $121,294, with home values near $556,900 and rents around $2,513/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 86.6% 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 2.8%.

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
$121,294
Home Value
$556,900
Rent
$2,513/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
86.6%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
30.5%
Rent Burden
24.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life44CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).