Zip Code 60604

IL · Population: 737

C
40/100
68
B
Safety
34
D
Affordability
44
C
Quality of Life
16
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60604

Zip code 60604 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 737 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $601,300 and median rent of $2,167/month against a median income of $76,667. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

The community is highly educated — 94.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% 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
$76,667
Home Value
$601,300
Rent
$2,167/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
94.5%
Unemployment
8.2%
Owner-Occupied
37.6%
Rent Burden
33.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability34DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life44CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy16FLower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted 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).