NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62956

IL · Population: 1,206

B+
70/100
77
B+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 62956

Zip code 62956 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,206 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $67,649 and home values around $108,800, 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 15.8% 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
$67,649
Home Value
$108,800
Rent
$725/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
15.8%
Unemployment
7.1%
Owner-Occupied
84.8%
Rent Burden
12.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).