Zip Code 60608

IL · Population: 82,749

C
40/100
68
B
Safety
40
C
Affordability
37
D
Quality of Life
17
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60608

Zip code 60608 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 82,749 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.

The median household income here is $66,821, with home values near $321,600 and rents around $1,168/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 31.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% 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
$66,821
Home Value
$321,600
Rent
$1,168/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
31.4%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
39.5%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability40CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life37DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy17FLower 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).