NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62268

IL · Population: 1,001

B+
74/100
92
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
Zip 62268, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62268

Zip code 62268 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,001 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $84,868 and home values around $128,800, 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 21.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% 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
$84,868
Home Value
$128,800
Rent
$643/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
21.5%
Unemployment
8.2%
Owner-Occupied
83.9%
Rent Burden
9.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).