NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62265

IL · Population: 4,418

B+
79/100
86
A
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 62265, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62265

Zip code 62265 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 4,418 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 $76,951 and home values around $182,400, 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 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$76,951
Home Value
$182,400
Rent
$1,152/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
27.5%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
65.5%
Rent Burden
18% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety86ALower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+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).