Zip Code 60661

IL · Population: 11,513

B
61/100
68
B
Safety
64
B
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 60661

Zip code 60661 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 11,513 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), 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 $139,748, with home values near $404,700 and rents around $2,396/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$139,748
Home Value
$404,700
Rent
$2,396/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
91%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
31.4%
Rent Burden
20.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).