62208 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 62208 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62208 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62208 is 4.8%.
Population | 16,690 |
Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
Population Density | 1,214 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 7,089 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $70,890 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $343,100 |
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.8% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.90% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 43.49% |
62208 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 9,193 | 57.9% |
Black | 5,901 | 37.17% |
Hispanic | 587 | 3.7% |
Asian | 196 | 1.23% |
Native American | 0 | 0% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62208 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 478 | 43.22% |
Black | 531 | 48.01% |
Hispanic | 82 | 7.41% |
Asian | 11 | 0.99% |
Native American | 2 | 0.18% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.18% |
62208 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 982 | 8.56% |
Bachelor Degree | 2,310 | 20.13% |
High School Diploma | 2,345 | 20.44% |
No High School Diploma | 187 | 1.63% |
GED or Alternate | 484 | 4.22% |
1 or More Years of College | 2,440 | 21.27% |
Associates Degree | 1,329 | 11.58% |
Masters Degree | 1,188 | 10.35% |
Professional Degree | 141 | 1.23% |
Doctorate Degree | 67 | 0.58% |