NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 60942

IL · Population: 5,717

C
46/100
61
B
Safety
44
C
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
Zip 60942, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 60942

Zip code 60942 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 5,717 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.

The median household income here is $46,452, with home values near $72,700 and rents around $836/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.9% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$46,452
Home Value
$72,700
Rent
$836/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
7.2%
Unemployment
11.9%
Owner-Occupied
67.9%
Rent Burden
21.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower 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).