62901 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 62901 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62901 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62901 is 4.1%.
| Population | 23,178 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 742 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,345 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,304 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $49,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 42.92% |
62901 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,697 | 63.37% |
| Black | 5,952 | 25.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,149 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 1,292 | 5.57% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 76 | 0.33% |
62901 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 864 | 36.94% |
| Black | 1,085 | 46.39% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 12.44% |
| Asian | 95 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
62901 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 532 | 4.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,926 | 24.79% |
| High School Diploma | 1,704 | 14.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 100 | 0.85% |
| GED or Alternate | 404 | 3.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,016 | 17.08% |
| Associates Degree | 808 | 6.85% |
| Masters Degree | 2,164 | 18.34% |
| Professional Degree | 337 | 2.86% |
| Doctorate Degree | 811 | 6.87% |