NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61068

IL · Population: 14,862

C+
59/100
74
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
30
D
Jobs
Zip 61068, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 61068

Zip code 61068 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 14,862 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $64,828 and home values around $153,900, 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 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.8% 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
$64,828
Home Value
$153,900
Rent
$854/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
20.5%
Unemployment
10.8%
Owner-Occupied
60.1%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy30DLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).