Zip Code 60602

IL · Population: 938

C+
59/100
68
B
Safety
80
A
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
19
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60602

Zip code 60602 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 938 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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 $167,617 and home values around N/A, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 61.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

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
$167,617
Home Value
—
Rent
$2,277/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
61.7%
Unemployment
7.6%
Owner-Occupied
57.1%
Rent Burden
16.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy19FLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).