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Population and households in ZIP 61520
Household size in ZIP 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 61520 is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 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 edged down from 2.31, mirroring the country. ZIP 61520 has smaller households than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61520 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.1, 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 climbed from 42.6, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 41 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 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 61520 (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, 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 61520
Renters in ZIP 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 61520 own their homes; 29.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 52.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. The renter share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, 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 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 61520: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 0.8 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 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 61520 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. ZIP 61520 has older homes than at least four in five Illinois ZIP codes.
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 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $675 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $864 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$263 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 61520 costs $864 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $263 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 61520
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 61520: 16.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 61520 have finished high school as nationally: 89.7%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 61520
| Period | ZIP 61520 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 61520 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 61520 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 61520 | 2.26 | 46.1 | 9.9% | 29.0% | 11.7% | 1957 | $864 | 16.6% | 89.7% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 61553 | 2.81 | 36.5 | 10.2% | 3.8% | 9.9% | 1974 | $863 | 18.7% | 96.0% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 61524 | 2.30 | 45.8 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 12.9% | 1970 | $1,071 | 7.6% | 83.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 61563 | 2.30 | 45.8 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 12.9% | 1970 | $1,071 | 7.6% | 83.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 61519 | 2.00 | 53.8 | 7.0% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 1974 | $590 | 30.4% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 61433 | 3.03 | 37.4 | 7.9% | 14.6% | 12.7% | 1978 | $869 | 29.3% | 97.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 61432 | 2.00 | 55.4 | 7.9% | 3.2% | 8.5% | 1968 | $717 | 25.7% | 96.4% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 61427 | 2.38 | 42.0 | 12.3% | 17.4% | 9.4% | 1965 | $852 | 17.3% | 90.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 61531 | 2.60 | 37.5 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 14.3% | 1958 | $900 | 28.8% | 96.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 61533 | 2.74 | 42.1 | 15.0% | 12.4% | 10.9% | 1972 | $683 | 19.7% | 94.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 61569 | 2.32 | 45.4 | 5.2% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 1971 | $902 | 32.6% | 96.2% | 2.4% |
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 61520. 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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