NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62257

IL · Population: 1,897

B
64/100
74
B+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 62257

Zip code 62257 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,897 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $64,821 and home values around $101,500, 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 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.2% 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
$64,821
Home Value
$101,500
Rent
$573/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
16.2%
Unemployment
10.2%
Owner-Occupied
78.3%
Rent Burden
10.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).