Zip Code 60616

IL · Population: 52,707

C
47/100
68
B
Safety
45
C
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
29
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60616

Zip code 60616 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 52,707 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), 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 $72,326, with home values near $391,100 and rents around $1,240/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% 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
$72,326
Home Value
$391,100
Rent
$1,240/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
51.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
37.9%
Rent Burden
20.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability45CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy29FLower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).