NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 61956

IL · Population: 2,931

B
68/100
74
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
Zip 61956, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 61956

Zip code 61956 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 2,931 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $64,773 and home values around $110,100, 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 20% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$64,773
Home Value
$110,100
Rent
$785/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
20%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).