NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61486

IL · Population: 1,450

B
69/100
79
B+
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
Zip 61486, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 61486

Zip code 61486 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,450 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $70,000 and home values around $121,000, 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 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$70,000
Home Value
$121,000
Rent
$922/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
16.2%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
88.1%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).