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Population and households in ZIP 62062
Household size in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 62062 is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 62062 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.1% of households in ZIP 62062, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 62062
Renters in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 62062 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 62062: just 2.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 62062 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. ZIP 62062 has newer homes than at least four in five Illinois ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $755 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $916 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $969 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,104 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$349 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 62062 pays $1,104 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $349 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 62062
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.8% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.2% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 62062 than nationally: 42.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 62062: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 62062 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 62062
| Period | ZIP 62062 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 62062 runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 62062 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 62062 | 2.35 | 47.5 | 4.1% | 19.0% | 2.9% | 1992 | $1,104 | 42.8% | 97.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 62034 | 2.34 | 42.3 | 7.6% | 30.7% | 3.1% | 1988 | $1,071 | 51.0% | 97.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 62234 | 2.32 | 39.8 | 12.4% | 30.1% | 8.0% | 1971 | $1,057 | 31.3% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 62294 | 2.71 | 38.9 | 9.3% | 17.0% | 8.6% | 1992 | $1,184 | 45.6% | 97.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 62026 | 3.52 | 20.2 | 5.6% | 16.7% | 13.9% | 2001 | $999 | 83.3% | 100.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 62025 | 2.56 | 36.3 | 7.1% | 26.5% | 7.9% | 1983 | $1,294 | 53.2% | 97.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 62232 | 2.87 | 44.0 | 6.0% | 20.8% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,425 | 31.5% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 62040 | 2.37 | 41.5 | 16.5% | 25.4% | 9.1% | 1963 | $925 | 15.8% | 89.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 62087 | 2.54 | 36.1 | 22.2% | 31.5% | 6.6% | 1968 | $876 | 5.8% | 86.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 62281 | 2.84 | 36.4 | 5.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1992 | $1,147 | 42.9% | 96.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 62048 | 2.09 | 45.3 | 11.1% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 1952 | $995 | 5.6% | 92.4% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 62062. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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