Zip Code 60638

IL · Population: 57,799

C+
51/100
68
B
Safety
66
B
Affordability
42
C
Quality of Life
29
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60638

Zip code 60638 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 57,799 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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 $85,374, with home values near $274,100 and rents around $1,201/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$85,374
Home Value
$274,100
Rent
$1,201/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
23.8%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life42CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy29FLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).