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Population and households in ZIP 62702
Household size in ZIP 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.14 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 62702 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 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 2.31 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 45 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 62702 are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 39.0, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 62702: 16.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 62702 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois ZIP codes.
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 62702
Renters in ZIP 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 62702 is about as common as it is nationally: 34.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. About half of owners (50.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.8% of the housing in ZIP 62702, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 62702 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $708 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $817 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $953 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$272 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 62702 pays $953 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $272 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 62702
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 62702: 19.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 62702 is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 62702
| Period | ZIP 62702 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 62702 runs well above the national rate: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 62702 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 62702 | 2.19 | 39.8 | 16.2% | 34.4% | 14.8% | 1962 | $953 | 19.1% | 90.5% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 62701 | 1.27 | 39.3 | 1.7% | 95.0% | 25.7% | 1965 | $567 | 30.7% | 87.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 62707 | 2.39 | 43.2 | 13.0% | 14.9% | 8.5% | 1982 | $986 | 28.1% | 94.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 62704 | 2.21 | 40.6 | 11.6% | 38.8% | 10.7% | 1962 | $1,181 | 43.6% | 95.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 62703 | 2.26 | 39.2 | 17.7% | 42.3% | 14.8% | 1961 | $1,005 | 22.5% | 87.6% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 62711 | 2.40 | 47.0 | 5.0% | 21.2% | 3.5% | 1997 | $1,326 | 59.6% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 62684 | 2.68 | 44.6 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 1992 | $1,636 | 47.7% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 62712 | 2.32 | 48.9 | 3.8% | 12.4% | 7.8% | 1992 | $1,166 | 50.4% | 98.8% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 62561 | 2.33 | 45.8 | 2.1% | 22.2% | 13.9% | 1978 | $1,042 | 23.8% | 94.3% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 62625 | 2.74 | 46.8 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 1979 | $1,093 | 32.4% | 96.0% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 62563 | 2.62 | 46.2 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,341 | 45.5% | 98.9% | 2.1% |
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 62702. 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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