Zip Code 62236

IL · Population: 14,630

B+
79/100
68
B
Safety
91
A+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 62236

Zip code 62236 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 14,630 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $109,904 and home values around $292,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 47.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

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
$109,904
Home Value
$292,000
Rent
$1,047/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
47.8%
Unemployment
1.1%
Owner-Occupied
85.3%
Rent Burden
11.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability91A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower 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).