62849 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 62849 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62849 is White. The current unemployment level in 62849 is 5.2%.
| Population | 2,039 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 17 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 948 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,714 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $156,290 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.3% |
62849 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,985 | 98.85% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.15% |
62849 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 215 | 95.98% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62849 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 173 | 12.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 98 | 7.02% |
| High School Diploma | 515 | 36.86% |
| No High School Diploma | 18 | 1.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 100 | 7.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 294 | 21.05% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 12.74% |
| Masters Degree | 18 | 1.29% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
