62234 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 62234 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62234 is White. The current unemployment level in 62234 is 5.2%.
| Population | 32,491 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 905 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,031 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,111 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $395,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.76% |
62234 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,192 | 78.54% |
| Black | 3,817 | 11.45% |
| Hispanic | 3,000 | 9% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.06% |
62234 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,978 | 57.75% |
| Black | 798 | 15.47% |
| Hispanic | 1,341 | 26% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
62234 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,747 | 8.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,432 | 16.7% |
| High School Diploma | 6,232 | 30.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 327 | 1.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,291 | 6.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,852 | 18.75% |
| Associates Degree | 2,115 | 10.29% |
| Masters Degree | 1,146 | 5.58% |
| Professional Degree | 331 | 1.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 72 | 0.35% |