NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62838

IL · Population: 1,540

B
65/100
74
B+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 62838

Zip code 62838 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,540 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), 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 $64,659 and home values around $101,700, 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 14% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% 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
$64,659
Home Value
$101,700
Rent
$714/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
14%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
79.5%
Rent Burden
13.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).