62301 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 62301 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62301 is White. The current unemployment level in 62301 is 5.2%.
| Population | 30,944 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 2,693 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,733 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,950 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $917,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.35% |
62301 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,621 | 89.73% |
| Black | 2,195 | 7.13% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 235 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
62301 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,449 | 85.14% |
| Black | 376 | 9.28% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.25% |
62301 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,877 | 9.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,022 | 14.92% |
| High School Diploma | 7,561 | 37.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 406 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,187 | 5.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,404 | 16.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,428 | 7.05% |
| Masters Degree | 1,033 | 5.1% |
| Professional Degree | 223 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 108 | 0.53% |
