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Population and households in ZIP 61104
Household size in ZIP 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 61104 is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61104 is young: half of its residents are under 36.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 61104: 20.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 33 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 61104
Renters in ZIP 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.2% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 61104: 62.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 58.5% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only 24 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.1% of the housing in ZIP 61104, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 9.3 points from 2006–10, 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 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 61104 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1942, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have older homes.
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 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $607 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $741 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $886 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$280 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 61104 runs $886 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $280 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 61104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 61104 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Illinois ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.0% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.0% of adults in ZIP 61104 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 17 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 61104
| Period | ZIP 61104 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 61104 runs well above the national rate: 12.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 29 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 61104 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 61104 | 2.35 | 36.0 | 20.3% | 62.2% | 16.1% | 1942 | $886 | 9.8% | 77.0% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 61102 | 2.61 | 37.7 | 21.3% | 36.1% | 13.4% | 1957 | $903 | 10.8% | 80.2% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 61108 | 2.52 | 39.9 | 14.4% | 35.3% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,129 | 24.4% | 87.6% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 61109 | 2.48 | 38.4 | 13.3% | 35.9% | 7.1% | 1976 | $1,063 | 19.3% | 84.6% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 61107 | 2.38 | 42.0 | 11.0% | 29.6% | 9.2% | 1964 | $1,176 | 36.1% | 90.5% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 61103 | 2.34 | 41.1 | 16.9% | 48.3% | 11.9% | 1954 | $1,070 | 19.6% | 85.1% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 61101 | 2.61 | 40.1 | 22.4% | 48.9% | 11.8% | 1960 | $1,101 | 15.5% | 78.6% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 61114 | 2.38 | 46.0 | 8.5% | 27.3% | 5.7% | 1981 | $1,107 | 46.4% | 94.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 61112 | 2.09 | 44.3 | 10.5% | 31.7% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,068 | 26.4% | 98.2% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 61111 | 2.37 | 38.7 | 13.3% | 39.8% | 4.4% | 1981 | $1,166 | 24.6% | 92.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 61016 | 2.45 | 47.6 | 12.1% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 1985 | $814 | 31.4% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
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 61104. 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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