62974 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 62974 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62974 is White. The current unemployment level in 62974 is 5.2%.
| Population | 1,523 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 83 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 552 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $149,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.84% |
62974 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,587 | 98.69% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62974 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 115 | 99.14% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62974 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 94 | 11.16% |
| Bachelor Degree | 79 | 9.38% |
| High School Diploma | 305 | 36.22% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 1.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 29 | 3.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 147 | 17.46% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 14.96% |
| Masters Degree | 29 | 3.44% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 1.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.83% |
