62204 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62204 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62204 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62204 is 4.3%.
| Population | 5,908 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,266 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,106 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,743 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $174,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 92.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 89.14% |
62204 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 110 | 1.77% |
| Black | 5,724 | 92.17% |
| Hispanic | 326 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62204 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10 | 2.49% |
| Black | 361 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 7.71% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62204 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 422 | 12.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 169 | 4.84% |
| High School Diploma | 1,255 | 35.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 266 | 7.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 293 | 8.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 755 | 21.63% |
| Associates Degree | 263 | 7.53% |
| Masters Degree | 68 | 1.95% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
