NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62274

IL · Population: 7,942

B+
72/100
65
B
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
Zip 62274, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62274

Zip code 62274 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 7,942 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $54,741 and home values around $113,200, 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 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

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
$54,741
Home Value
$113,200
Rent
$447/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
10.8%
Unemployment
1.7%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
9.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).