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Zip Code 61462

IL · Population: 10,855

B
65/100
72
B+
Safety
79
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
Zip 61462, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 61462

Zip code 61462 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 10,855 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), 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 $62,679 and home values around $100,600, 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 21.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9% 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
$62,679
Home Value
$100,600
Rent
$670/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
21.3%
Unemployment
9%
Owner-Occupied
74.5%
Rent Burden
12.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability79B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).