NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62881

IL · Population: 10,995

B+
71/100
74
B+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 62881

Zip code 62881 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 10,995 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), 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 $64,688 and home values around $105,900, 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 17.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$64,688
Home Value
$105,900
Rent
$730/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
17.2%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
70.7%
Rent Burden
13.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).