NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62087

IL · Population: 2,121

C+
55/100
69
B
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
41
C
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
Zip 62087, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62087

Zip code 62087 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 2,121 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $59,097 and home values around $87,000, 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 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% 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
$59,097
Home Value
$87,000
Rent
$782/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
4.8%
Unemployment
8.2%
Owner-Occupied
69.3%
Rent Burden
15.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life41CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).