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Population and households in ZIP 61525
Household size in ZIP 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 61525 are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.84, even as the national average fell.
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 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.1, ZIP 61525 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 37.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 are younger.
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 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 61525: 5.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 61525 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 61525
Renters in ZIP 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 61525 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.0 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 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in ZIP 61525 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 61525 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Illinois ZIP codes.
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 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 61525 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have newer 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 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $843 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,332 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,253 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,323 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 61525 costs $1,323 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $480 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable 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 61525
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.0% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.1% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 61525 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (68.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only 36 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 61525: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher 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 61525
| Period | ZIP 61525 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 61525 has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 13 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 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 61525 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 61525 | 2.95 | 35.1 | 5.2% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 1998 | $1,323 | 68.0% | 98.0% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 61615 | 2.22 | 40.5 | 5.5% | 36.9% | 5.2% | 1988 | $1,189 | 56.1% | 96.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 61552 | 2.43 | 45.7 | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 1976 | $1,093 | 58.6% | 99.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 61614 | 2.21 | 38.4 | 11.9% | 36.3% | 5.7% | 1969 | $1,166 | 45.1% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 61528 | 2.63 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 2000 | $1,522 | 59.1% | 97.2% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 61526 | 2.58 | 42.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 14.2% | 1976 | $1,051 | 39.7% | 96.7% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 61616 | 1.98 | 42.3 | 10.6% | 33.2% | 7.5% | 1960 | $957 | 29.0% | 94.8% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 61562 | 1.59 | 61.6 | 2.1% | 24.2% | 8.4% | 1974 | $811 | 22.4% | 95.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 61523 | 2.28 | 46.3 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 1970 | $934 | 31.0% | 95.8% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 61604 | 2.26 | 39.9 | 15.2% | 32.6% | 9.4% | 1960 | $938 | 23.1% | 89.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 61603 | 2.33 | 35.3 | 22.4% | 48.7% | 17.4% | 1946 | $989 | 14.0% | 89.0% | 11.1% |
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 61525. 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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