62522 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 62522 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62522 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62522 is 5.2%.
| Population | 15,010 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 518 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,128 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,340 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $361,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 46.05% |
62522 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,827 | 69.5% |
| Black | 3,671 | 25.96% |
| Hispanic | 484 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
62522 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 662 | 41.48% |
| Black | 834 | 52.26% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 5.39% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62522 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 935 | 10.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,332 | 14.96% |
| High School Diploma | 2,522 | 28.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 333 | 3.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 743 | 8.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,444 | 16.22% |
| Associates Degree | 730 | 8.2% |
| Masters Degree | 650 | 7.3% |
| Professional Degree | 147 | 1.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 65 | 0.73% |
