62522 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 62522 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62522 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62522 is 5.8%.
Population | 15,010 |
Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
Population Density | 518 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 6,128 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $49,340 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $48,170 |
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.8% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.52% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 46.05% |
62522 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 9,827 | 69.5% |
Black | 3,671 | 25.96% |
Hispanic | 484 | 3.42% |
Asian | 132 | 0.93% |
Native American | 21 | 0.15% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
62522 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 662 | 41.48% |
Black | 834 | 52.26% |
Hispanic | 86 | 5.39% |
Asian | 11 | 0.69% |
Native American | 3 | 0.19% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62522 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 935 | 10.5% |
Bachelor Degree | 1,332 | 14.96% |
High School Diploma | 2,522 | 28.33% |
No High School Diploma | 333 | 3.74% |
GED or Alternate | 743 | 8.35% |
1 or More Years of College | 1,444 | 16.22% |
Associates Degree | 730 | 8.2% |
Masters Degree | 650 | 7.3% |
Professional Degree | 147 | 1.65% |
Doctorate Degree | 65 | 0.73% |