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Population and households in ZIP 61071
Household size in ZIP 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 61071 are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.46, in line with the national trend.
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 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 61071 is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
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 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 61071 (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 61071
Renters in ZIP 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 61071 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 6.2 points since 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 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 61071 than nationally: 11.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 61071 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, 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 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $695 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $729 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $969 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$273 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 61071 runs $969 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $273 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the center.
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 61071
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 61071: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 27 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 61071 is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Illinois as a whole (90.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 61071
| Period | ZIP 61071 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 61071 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 2.9 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 61071 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 61071 | 2.37 | 43.4 | 14.3% | 24.3% | 11.2% | 1964 | $969 | 14.7% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 61081 | 2.35 | 42.7 | 11.7% | 27.6% | 12.4% | 1959 | $1,000 | 22.8% | 93.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 61037 | 2.67 | 38.5 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 22.1% | 1952 | $1,036 | 14.9% | 91.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 61042 | 2.44 | 47.7 | 3.6% | 16.3% | 11.2% | 1955 | $816 | 17.0% | 96.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 61243 | 2.05 | 58.8 | 4.5% | 12.5% | 6.4% | 1948 | $986 | 31.3% | 98.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 61283 | 2.36 | 50.3 | 11.4% | 9.4% | 21.2% | 1954 | $966 | 16.5% | 86.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 61261 | 1.97 | 59.3 | 6.7% | 13.9% | 21.7% | 1965 | $886 | 21.4% | 88.1% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 61021 | 2.28 | 44.9 | 12.0% | 27.7% | 12.7% | 1967 | $879 | 20.7% | 91.3% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 61324 | 1.78 | 53.4 | 3.4% | 22.0% | 13.3% | 1975 | $830 | 40.6% | 91.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 61270 | 2.41 | 43.5 | 10.7% | 15.8% | 9.2% | 1960 | $818 | 24.5% | 93.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 61277 | 2.54 | 45.5 | 7.1% | 19.8% | 10.3% | 1961 | $762 | 21.6% | 94.0% | 5.0% |
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 61071. 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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