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Highland city, IL

ZIP 62249 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62249

62249 has a population of 16,550 with a median age of 42.1 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.4%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.1%+0% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
18.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.7%-66% vs US avg
x
High school
25.5%-3% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
35.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.4%-62% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.9%+639% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 62249

Poverty Rate
4.4%-62% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.0%-76% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
42.9%+639% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,550
Median age42.1
Poverty rate4.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.1%
Asian2.8%
Foreign-born24.6%