NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 60656

IL · Population: 29,180

B+
73/100
91
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60656

Zip code 60656 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 29,180 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $82,992 and home values around $339,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 41.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, 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
$82,992
Home Value
$339,200
Rent
$1,364/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
41.1%
Unemployment
4.5%
Owner-Occupied
61.8%
Rent Burden
19.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).