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Population and households in ZIP 61061
Household size in ZIP 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 61061 is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 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 2.34, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.2 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61061 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 47.9, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine are older.
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 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in ZIP 61061, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 61061 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 61061
Renters in ZIP 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 61061 own their homes; 27.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, 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 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 61061 as nationally: 8.4%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 61061 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, 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 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $676 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $701 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $648 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $897 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$220 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 61061 runs $897 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $220 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 61061
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 61061 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 61061 is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Illinois. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 61061
| Period | ZIP 61061 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 61061 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Illinois as a whole (6.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 61061 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 61061 | 2.24 | 48.6 | 6.6% | 27.7% | 8.4% | 1966 | $897 | 22.7% | 91.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 61054 | 2.09 | 46.2 | 13.9% | 28.7% | 10.7% | 1965 | $759 | 18.7% | 81.6% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 61015 | 2.45 | 52.2 | 1.0% | 5.4% | 11.4% | 1976 | $865 | 18.2% | 94.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 61010 | 2.63 | 41.8 | 7.2% | 18.9% | 6.3% | 1990 | $1,045 | 34.4% | 94.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 61047 | 2.47 | 47.4 | 5.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | 1965 | $991 | 24.5% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 61084 | 2.57 | 45.9 | 4.2% | 8.3% | 11.3% | 1977 | $1,032 | 35.0% | 96.8% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 61064 | 2.33 | 37.6 | 11.6% | 33.3% | 10.7% | 1955 | $867 | 16.2% | 91.9% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 61091 | 2.32 | 44.6 | 2.1% | 11.5% | 18.0% | 1955 | $905 | 14.9% | 97.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 61043 | 3.16 | 32.9 | 11.6% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 2003 | $925 | 36.3% | 94.9% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 61020 | 2.95 | 35.7 | 11.0% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 1993 | $919 | 30.2% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 61030 | 2.41 | 43.3 | 8.2% | 16.0% | 6.5% | 1958 | $872 | 19.9% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
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 61061. 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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