NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61020

IL · Population: 3,170

B+
75/100
92
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 61020, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 61020

Zip code 61020 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 3,170 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $86,938 and home values around $189,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% 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
$86,938
Home Value
$189,600
Rent
$1,071/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
25.1%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
91.5%
Rent Burden
14.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).