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Population and households in ZIP 62837
Household size in ZIP 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 62837 are small: just 2.14 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.28 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 37 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 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, ZIP 62837 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in ZIP 62837, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 62837
Renters in ZIP 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 62837 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.4 points, even as the national share rose.
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 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 62837 is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Illinois overall (8.1%). Vacancy has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, 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 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 62837 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $479 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $497 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $672 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $637 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$157 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 62837 runs $637 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $157 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest 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 62837
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 62837: 15.2% 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 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 62837 have finished high school as nationally: 90.8%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 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 62837
| Period | ZIP 62837 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 62837 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. 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 62837 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 62837 | 2.14 | 45.3 | 8.2% | 23.8% | 10.2% | 1971 | $637 | 15.2% | 90.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 62842 | 2.35 | 48.0 | 4.9% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 1979 | $828 | 18.8% | 92.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 62809 | 2.43 | 53.0 | 3.0% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 1985 | $799 | 19.6% | 92.3% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 62843 | 2.29 | 38.0 | 7.8% | 19.8% | 13.7% | 1986 | $802 | 16.4% | 68.6% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 62862 | 2.09 | 48.4 | 7.5% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 1963 | $771 | 18.3% | 92.6% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 62886 | 2.47 | 43.9 | 10.9% | 17.6% | 15.2% | 1982 | $677 | 12.6% | 91.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 62820 | 2.23 | 45.4 | 7.6% | 14.5% | 10.4% | 1969 | $738 | 17.6% | 86.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 62833 | 2.21 | 41.1 | 6.6% | 17.9% | 13.4% | 1981 | $890 | 17.6% | 81.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 62895 | 2.31 | 45.9 | 11.3% | 22.8% | 6.8% | 1979 | $904 | 17.4% | 95.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 62806 | 2.33 | 43.9 | 11.5% | 25.2% | 9.4% | 1970 | $730 | 14.3% | 93.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 62851 | 2.84 | 39.1 | 11.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 1985 | $980 | 19.1% | 89.2% | 2.3% |
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 62837. 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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