NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62521

IL · Population: 33,453

B
66/100
72
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
Zip 62521, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62521

Zip code 62521 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 33,453 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), 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 $62,955 and home values around $119,000, 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 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.2% 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
$62,955
Home Value
$119,000
Rent
$850/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
21.9%
Unemployment
7.2%
Owner-Occupied
73.4%
Rent Burden
16.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety72B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).