NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62225

IL · Population: 5,359

B+
78/100
92
A+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
Zip 62225, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62225

Zip code 62225 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 5,359 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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.

The median household income here is $86,650, with home values near N/A and rents around $1,710/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 46.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$86,650
Home Value
—
Rent
$1,710/mo
Median Age
22
College Educated
46.5%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
0.9%
Rent Burden
23.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).