62201 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 62201 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62201 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62201 is 8.0%.
| Population | 5,166 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 335 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,620 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $19,583 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $28,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.26% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.94% |
62201 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,362 | 22.69% |
| Black | 2,957 | 49.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,564 | 26.05% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 99 | 1.65% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62201 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7 | 0.73% |
| Black | 952 | 98.86% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62201 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 175 | 6.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 197 | 7.74% |
| High School Diploma | 975 | 38.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 116 | 4.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 280 | 11.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 585 | 23% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 5.62% |
| Masters Degree | 60 | 2.36% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 0.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |