Zip Code 61862

IL · Population: 694

A
86/100
68
B
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 61862

Zip code 61862 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 694 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $135,096 and home values around $140,800, 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 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$135,096
Home Value
$140,800
Rent
$644/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
28.9%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
88.6%
Rent Burden
5.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower 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).