Zip Code 60605

IL · Population: 34,314

C
48/100
68
B
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
44
C
Quality of Life
25
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60605

Zip code 60605 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 34,314 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $116,462, with home values near $480,000 and rents around $2,330/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 79.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$116,462
Home Value
$480,000
Rent
$2,330/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
79.7%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
42.7%
Rent Burden
24% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life44CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy25FLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).