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ZIP 62040 — 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 62040

62040 has a population of 40,365 with a median age of 39.6 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.9%+30% vs US avg
x
Black
9.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.9%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
17.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.4%+2% vs US avg
x
High school
35.7%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.1%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.4%+1027% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 62040

Poverty Rate
14.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.0%-25% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.3%+91% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.4%+1027% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population40,365
Median age39.6
Poverty rate14.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.9%
Hispanic9.0%
Black9.0%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born12.1%