62203 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 62203 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62203 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62203 is 5.2%.
| Population | 6,076 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,022 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,832 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,644 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $141,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 94.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.35% |
62203 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 302 | 4.68% |
| Black | 6,064 | 94.06% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62203 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13 | 1.17% |
| Black | 1,067 | 96.04% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
62203 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 426 | 9.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 291 | 6.29% |
| High School Diploma | 1,558 | 33.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 129 | 2.79% |
| GED or Alternate | 358 | 7.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,322 | 28.58% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 7.72% |
| Masters Degree | 151 | 3.26% |
| Professional Degree | 26 | 0.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.15% |