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Population and households in ZIP 61048
Household size in ZIP 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 61048 is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.63, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61048 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 61048: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% 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 61048
Renters in ZIP 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 61048 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 61048 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Illinois.
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 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 61048 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.
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 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $568 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $680 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $521 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $715 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$147 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 61048 runs $715 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 61048
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 61048: 22.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 61048 have finished high school (92.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 61048
| Period | ZIP 61048 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 61048 has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 61048 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 61048 | 2.27 | 45.6 | 5.6% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 1962 | $715 | 22.4% | 92.0% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 61027 | 2.83 | 35.2 | 2.7% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 1941 | $925 | 30.1% | 96.4% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 61044 | 2.05 | 49.0 | 4.7% | 23.4% | 9.4% | 1968 | $1,252 | 23.6% | 95.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 61050 | 2.43 | 47.9 | 7.8% | 5.1% | 24.0% | 1951 | $781 | 17.5% | 93.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 61089 | 2.41 | 44.8 | 5.7% | 14.0% | 8.3% | 1971 | $577 | 23.0% | 93.1% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 61059 | 2.04 | 41.6 | 3.4% | 34.0% | 3.6% | 1954 | $1,112 | 31.3% | 97.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 61062 | 2.62 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 18.0% | 4.1% | 1957 | $895 | 20.9% | 94.5% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 61013 | 2.27 | 55.2 | 9.8% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 1967 | $854 | 18.7% | 93.0% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 61085 | 2.17 | 43.7 | 16.4% | 20.4% | 8.1% | 1964 | $733 | 18.6% | 92.7% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 61032 | 2.16 | 46.5 | 12.8% | 35.1% | 10.2% | 1959 | $789 | 20.3% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 61087 | 2.38 | 43.1 | 9.2% | 16.9% | 8.1% | 1947 | $826 | 15.6% | 86.4% | 3.2% |
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 61048. 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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