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Population and households in ZIP 61607
Household size in ZIP 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 61607 is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 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 dropped from 2.44, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
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 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 61607 is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 61607 than nationally: 10.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 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 61607
Renters in ZIP 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.1% of households in ZIP 61607 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (46.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.3 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 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 61607: 8.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Illinois. Vacancy is up 0.9 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 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 61607 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, 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 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $771 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $856 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,094 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$374 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 61607 costs $1,094 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $374 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.0% 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 center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 61607
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 61607: 24.1% 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 7.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 61607: 95.5% 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 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 61607
| Period | ZIP 61607 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 61607 has been strong: just 2.0% 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 22 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 6.2 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 61607 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 61607 | 2.33 | 43.2 | 10.2% | 16.1% | 8.0% | 1965 | $1,094 | 24.1% | 95.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 61605 | 2.32 | 38.0 | 29.3% | 58.9% | 16.7% | 1955 | $907 | 9.0% | 78.8% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 61547 | 2.65 | 42.7 | 12.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1988 | $859 | 33.2% | 99.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 61610 | 1.98 | 38.8 | 10.9% | 20.2% | 15.9% | 1955 | $867 | 12.8% | 89.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 61625 | 2.70 | 19.7 | 4.0% | 29.5% | 17.7% | 1938 | $1,512 | 77.1% | 97.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 61606 | 2.21 | 29.4 | 11.5% | 55.9% | 18.4% | 1941 | $1,114 | 49.9% | 92.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 61604 | 2.26 | 39.9 | 15.2% | 32.6% | 9.4% | 1960 | $938 | 23.1% | 89.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 61602 | 1.65 | 36.5 | 13.0% | 78.7% | 26.5% | 1961 | $898 | 28.8% | 85.7% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 61554 | 2.33 | 42.4 | 10.8% | 26.9% | 7.9% | 1962 | $938 | 19.8% | 91.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 61536 | 2.11 | 50.8 | 8.4% | 20.1% | 7.9% | 1970 | $927 | 31.6% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
| 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 61607. 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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