Zip Code 60642

IL · Population: 21,444

B
60/100
68
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
47
C
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60642

Zip code 60642 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 21,444 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $137,853 and home values around $593,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 76.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, 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
$137,853
Home Value
$593,300
Rent
$2,109/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
76.5%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
33.5%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life47CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).