NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61843

IL · Population: 2,138

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 61843

Zip code 61843 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 2,138 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $87,143 and home values around $165,100, 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 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$87,143
Home Value
$165,100
Rent
$850/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
24.4%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
87.2%
Rent Burden
11.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).