NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61744

IL · Population: 1,506

B+
76/100
71
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 61744

Zip code 61744 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,506 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $62,143 and home values around $140,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$62,143
Home Value
$140,600
Rent
$696/mo
Median Age
50
College Educated
31.9%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
72.5%
Rent Burden
13.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).