NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61705

IL · Population: 12,746

A+
90/100
94
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 61705

Zip code 61705 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 12,746 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 90/100), 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 $109,606 and home values around $286,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 56.7% 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 2.5%.

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
$109,606
Home Value
$286,800
Rent
$1,165/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
56.7%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
80.4%
Rent Burden
12.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall90A+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).