NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62906

IL · Population: 7,217

C+
56/100
61
B
Safety
48
C
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
Zip 62906, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62906

Zip code 62906 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 7,217 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $45,427, with home values near $136,100 and rents around $748/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.1% 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
$45,427
Home Value
$136,100
Rent
$748/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
20.6%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
70.8%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).