62002 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 62002 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62002 is White. The current unemployment level in 62002 is 5.2%.
| Population | 30,166 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 708 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,466 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,177 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $534,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.32% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.45% |
62002 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,610 | 76.32% |
| Black | 6,284 | 21.21% |
| Hispanic | 481 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 194 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62002 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,547 | 60.72% |
| Black | 1,447 | 34.49% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
62002 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,955 | 9.95% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,876 | 14.63% |
| High School Diploma | 5,780 | 29.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 238 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,047 | 5.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,136 | 21.05% |
| Associates Degree | 2,005 | 10.2% |
| Masters Degree | 1,305 | 6.64% |
| Professional Degree | 181 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 130 | 0.66% |