NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61802

IL · Population: 19,722

C+
58/100
65
B
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
Zip 61802, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 61802

Zip code 61802 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 19,722 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $54,251, with home values near $158,100 and rents around $948/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 37.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% 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
$54,251
Home Value
$158,100
Rent
$948/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
37.5%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
53.4%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).