Zip Code 61864

IL · Population: 1,754

B+
78/100
68
B
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 61864

Zip code 61864 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,754 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $90,000 and home values around $194,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.8%.

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
$90,000
Home Value
$194,200
Rent
$1,054/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
32%
Unemployment
0.8%
Owner-Occupied
88.7%
Rent Burden
14.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).