62226 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 62226 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62226 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62226 is 4.9%.
| Population | 29,333 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,889 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,057 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,875 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $61,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 43.62% |
62226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,750 | 65.75% |
| Black | 8,194 | 28.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,047 | 3.67% |
| Asian | 461 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 47 | 0.16% |
62226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 979 | 43.43% |
| Black | 1,084 | 48.09% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 5.99% |
| Asian | 46 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.22% |
62226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,835 | 9.64% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,361 | 17.65% |
| High School Diploma | 4,079 | 21.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 231 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,023 | 5.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,890 | 20.43% |
| Associates Degree | 2,614 | 13.73% |
| Masters Degree | 1,489 | 7.82% |
| Professional Degree | 319 | 1.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 204 | 1.07% |