Question 1

Is 60543 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60543 in Oswego has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Oswego city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60543 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60543?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60543 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60543. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 60543 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Oswego. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60543?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60543 is approximately $420K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60543 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60543 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 60543 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60543 has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100, placing it in the moderate range for Oswego. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 62/100, 60543 scores similarly to the middle tier of Oswego neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Oswego — ZIP 60543

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Old Post Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Oswego High School	09–12	—	—	—
Thompson Jr High School	06–08	—	—	—
Traughber Jr High School	06–08	—	—	—
Fox Chase Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Oswego East High School	09–12	—	—	—
Prairie Point Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Churchill Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Plank Junior High	06–08	—	—	—
Brokaw Early Learning Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Southbury Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Hunt Club Elem	KG–05	—	—	—