NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62685

IL · Population: 1,692

B
62/100
68
B
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 62685, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62685

Zip code 62685 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,692 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 62/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $58,500, with home values near $119,200 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$58,500
Home Value
$119,200
Rent
—
Median Age
45
College Educated
21.7%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
85.3%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall62BWeighted 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).