NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62221

IL · Population: 29,454

B+
79/100
84
A
Safety
77
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 62221, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62221

Zip code 62221 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 29,454 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $75,112 and home values around $195,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$75,112
Home Value
$195,200
Rent
$1,054/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
36.1%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
69.9%
Rent Burden
16.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability77B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).