Zip Code 60656

IL · Population: 29,180

C+
52/100
68
B
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
41
C
Quality of Life
46
C
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 C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $82,992, with home values near $339,200 and rents around $1,364/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

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
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life41CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).