Zip Code 60640

IL · Population: 67,317

C
46/100
68
B
Safety
38
D
Affordability
41
C
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60640

Zip code 60640 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 67,317 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 46/100), 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 $353,200 and median rent of $1,318/month against a median income of $69,397. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

The community is highly educated — 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average.

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
$69,397
Home Value
$353,200
Rent
$1,318/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
61.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
Owner-Occupied
31.8%
Rent Burden
22.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life41CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall46CWeighted 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).