62221 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 62221 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62221 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62221 is 5.0%.
| Population | 29,454 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 925 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,007 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,595 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $417,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 43.63% |
62221 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,522 | 63.69% |
| Black | 8,552 | 29.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,435 | 4.93% |
| Asian | 542 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62221 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,854 | 45.09% |
| Black | 1,935 | 47.06% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.68% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.22% |
62221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,194 | 7.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,976 | 23.55% |
| High School Diploma | 3,316 | 19.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 126 | 0.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 573 | 3.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,523 | 20.87% |
| Associates Degree | 2,224 | 13.17% |
| Masters Degree | 1,530 | 9.06% |
| Professional Degree | 332 | 1.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 88 | 0.52% |