NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62917

IL · Population: 2,516

C+
58/100
62
B
Safety
62
B
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
55
C+
Jobs
Zip 62917, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62917

Zip code 62917 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 2,516 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $48,221, with home values near $72,200 and rents around $623/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 6%, 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
$48,221
Home Value
$72,200
Rent
$623/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
10.7%
Unemployment
6%
Owner-Occupied
80.6%
Rent Burden
15.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy55C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).