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Population and households in ZIP 61523
Household size in ZIP 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 61523 are small: just 2.28 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. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61523 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, 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 40.5, as it has nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 61523 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 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 61523
Renters in ZIP 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.4% of households in ZIP 61523 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 5.5 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 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 61523 as nationally: 10.7%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Illinois as a whole (8.1%). Vacancy is up 4.9 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 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 61523 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, 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 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $691 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $845 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $934 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 61523 runs $934 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $326 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; 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 61523
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 61523 (31.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 61523: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, 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 61523
| Period | ZIP 61523 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 61523 has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, 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 61523 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 61523 | 2.28 | 46.3 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 1970 | $934 | 31.0% | 95.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 61562 | 1.59 | 61.6 | 2.1% | 24.2% | 8.4% | 1974 | $811 | 22.4% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 61526 | 2.58 | 42.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 14.2% | 1976 | $1,051 | 39.7% | 96.7% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 61552 | 2.43 | 45.7 | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 1976 | $1,093 | 58.6% | 99.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 61565 | 2.32 | 45.3 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1969 | $702 | 25.2% | 93.3% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 61525 | 2.95 | 35.1 | 5.2% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 1998 | $1,323 | 68.0% | 98.0% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 61479 | 2.05 | 56.9 | 3.0% | 15.4% | 16.7% | 1960 | $689 | 29.6% | 92.7% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 61545 | 2.28 | 44.9 | 13.6% | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1967 | $929 | 39.8% | 94.6% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 61540 | 2.18 | 48.6 | 6.9% | 19.7% | 10.9% | 1962 | $826 | 15.0% | 90.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 61570 | 2.31 | 46.0 | 6.6% | 15.3% | 9.7% | 1949 | $884 | 22.7% | 92.6% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 61559 | 2.51 | 46.3 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 4.1% | 1958 | $955 | 32.4% | 96.7% | 11.4% |
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 61523. 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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