NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 62974

IL · Population: 1,523

A
81/100
75
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
86
A
Quality of Life
86
A
Jobs
Zip 62974, IL — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 62974

Zip code 62974 is located in Illinois and is home to approximately 1,523 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $65,469 and home values around $156,400, 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 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

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
$65,469
Home Value
$156,400
Rent
$844/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
24.3%
Unemployment
2.1%
Owner-Occupied
89.8%
Rent Burden
15.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life86AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy86ALower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).