NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62462

IL · Population: 1,197

A
81/100
75
B+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 62462

Zip code 62462 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,197 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $66,518 and home values around $127,900, 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 22.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

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
$66,518
Home Value
$127,900
Rent
$604/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
22.3%
Unemployment
1.3%
Owner-Occupied
78.9%
Rent Burden
10.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).