62526 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 62526 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62526 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62526 is 5.2%.
| Population | 30,572 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 533 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,317 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,549 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $370,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.05% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 53.71% |
62526 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,864 | 76.01% |
| Black | 5,867 | 19.5% |
| Hispanic | 908 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 382 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.05% |
62526 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 713 | 32.48% |
| Black | 1,375 | 62.64% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
62526 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,230 | 10.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,930 | 14.15% |
| High School Diploma | 6,347 | 30.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 528 | 2.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,805 | 8.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,772 | 18.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1,490 | 7.2% |
| Masters Degree | 1,201 | 5.8% |
| Professional Degree | 246 | 1.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 155 | 0.75% |
