62521 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 62521 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62521 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62521 is 4.3%.
| Population | 33,453 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 437 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,240 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,269 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $594,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 46.08% |
62521 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,280 | 77.13% |
| Black | 6,289 | 19.19% |
| Hispanic | 573 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 477 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 110 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 46 | 0.14% |
62521 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,401 | 38.65% |
| Black | 1,911 | 52.72% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 6.84% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.11% |
62521 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,558 | 11.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,494 | 15.52% |
| High School Diploma | 7,636 | 33.92% |
| No High School Diploma | 434 | 1.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,238 | 5.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,377 | 15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,957 | 8.69% |
| Masters Degree | 1,241 | 5.51% |
| Professional Degree | 347 | 1.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 229 | 1.02% |