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ZIP Code 62522

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 14,984

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 62522

What is the median household income in 62522?
The median household income in 62522 is $51,689 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 62522?
The poverty rate in 62522 is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 62522?
$108,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 62522?
The median gross rent in 62522 is $783 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 62522 residents have a college degree?
25.7% of adults in 62522 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,984
Median Income
$51,689
Median Home Value
$108,300
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.6%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,669 (+9.9%) Home Value: +$24,000 (+28.5%) Poverty Rate: -2.0 pp (-10.5%) Bachelor's+: +1.1 pp (+4.5%) Unemployment: +3.7 pp (+46.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 14,984
Median Age 34.0
Female 52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% White (non-Hisp.) 62.4% Black 28.2% Asian 1.0% Two or More 6.7% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.6%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,689 ±$5,086
Per Capita Income $76,840
Median Family Income $76,411
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Child Poverty Rate 28.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 26.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.7%
$10–15k
4.9%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
14.9%
$50–75k
16.1%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
12.9%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,215
Owner-Occupied 65.1%
Renter-Occupied 34.9%
Vacancy Rate 16.8%
Median Home Value $108,300
Median Gross Rent $783
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.9%
$50–100k
31.8%
$100–200k
27.9%
$200–300k
11.6%
$300–500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.4%
$500–1k
62.5%
$1–1.5k
21.8%
$1.5–2k
3.4%
$2–2.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.1%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3+
15.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
8.9%
20+ units
7.3%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
36.2%
1940–1969
13.7%
1970–1999
6.8%
2000–2009
1.6%
2010+
1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 95.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.7%
Graduate Degree 8.2%
Some College / Associate 22.0%
Less Than High School 2.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.9%
Unemployment Rate 11.6%
Work from Home 8.7%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 80.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.4%
Retail
13.2%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Arts/Entmt.
10.9%
Prof. Services
6.0%
Construction
5.2%
Public Admin
4.7%
Finance
3.7%
Transportation
3.2%
Wholesale
3.2%
Agriculture
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
Management
32.9%
Sales
24.4%
Production
20.0%
Food Prep
17.9%
Construction
4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.6 min
Drove Alone 72.8%
Carpool 8.7%
Public Transit 2.1%
Work from Home 8.7%
Walked 5.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 6,002
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 36.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
9.2%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
4.0%
15–19
8.3%
20–24
10.6%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
4.5%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 22.9% Working age (18–64): 77.1% 65 and over: 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.8%
Naturalized Citizen 43.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
45.5%
Asia
41.5%
Africa
8.4%
Europe
4.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.2%
With a Disability 14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.8%
Uninsured 4.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.9%
Has a Computer 95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023