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Population and households in ZIP 61362
Household size in ZIP 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 61362 has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.36, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
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 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61362 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.7 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 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 61362 than nationally: 12.6%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than 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 61362
Renters in ZIP 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 61362 is about as common as it is nationally: 32.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. About half of owners (49.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 61362 than nationally: 12.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 8.8 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 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 61362 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. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $595 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $749 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $934 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$339 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 61362 costs $934 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $339 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; 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 61362
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 61362: 17.2% 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 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 61362 is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than 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 61362
| Period | ZIP 61362 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 61362 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 61362 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 61362 | 2.43 | 44.1 | 12.6% | 32.5% | 12.9% | 1962 | $934 | 17.2% | 89.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 61320 | 2.53 | 41.3 | 10.2% | 25.5% | 7.0% | 1963 | $931 | 21.1% | 94.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 61329 | 2.44 | 38.6 | 8.9% | 27.4% | 9.3% | 1956 | $820 | 19.4% | 92.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 61354 | 2.21 | 44.3 | 10.2% | 24.7% | 7.7% | 1959 | $979 | 21.8% | 95.0% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 61359 | 2.24 | 45.7 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 1949 | $735 | 17.9% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 61326 | 2.32 | 45.4 | 13.3% | 21.9% | 11.8% | 1962 | $775 | 21.7% | 93.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 61340 | 2.06 | 52.9 | 10.2% | 28.2% | 8.3% | 1969 | $850 | 20.5% | 96.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 61322 | 2.75 | 43.1 | 16.1% | 17.0% | 14.0% | 1945 | $900 | 13.7% | 75.7% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 61363 | 2.04 | 40.0 | 4.1% | 31.5% | 6.8% | 1961 | $1,134 | 23.5% | 90.7% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 61301 | 2.34 | 40.8 | 15.2% | 31.3% | 12.3% | 1959 | $1,131 | 16.4% | 91.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 61316 | 2.45 | 37.8 | 10.5% | 16.6% | 3.0% | 1971 | $1,269 | 22.8% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
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 61362. 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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