62702 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 62702 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62702 is White. The current unemployment level in 62702 is 5.2%.
| Population | 32,539 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 2,184 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,375 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,543 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $444,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.2% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 42.29% |
62702 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 24,482 | 76.18% |
| Black | 6,352 | 19.76% |
| Hispanic | 884 | 2.75% |
| Asian | 406 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
62702 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,119 | 49.76% |
| Black | 1,049 | 46.64% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
62702 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,971 | 13.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,944 | 12.91% |
| High School Diploma | 7,046 | 30.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 555 | 2.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,858 | 8.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,944 | 17.3% |
| Associates Degree | 2,071 | 9.08% |
| Masters Degree | 1,053 | 4.62% |
| Professional Degree | 263 | 1.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 99 | 0.43% |
