62205 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 62205 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62205 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62205 is 5.0%.
| Population | 5,754 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 910 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,560 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,194 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $128,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.46% |
62205 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 129 | 2.23% |
| Black | 5,534 | 95.66% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 112 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.07% |
62205 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21 | 0.99% |
| Black | 2,070 | 98.01% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
62205 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 413 | 8.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 371 | 7.91% |
| High School Diploma | 1,490 | 31.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 155 | 3.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 189 | 4.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,302 | 27.76% |
| Associates Degree | 562 | 11.98% |
| Masters Degree | 193 | 4.12% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |