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Population and households in ZIP 61856
Household size in ZIP 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 61856 are small: just 2.37 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, 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 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61856 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, 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 42.1, mirroring the country.
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 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 61856: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 61856 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 61856
Renters in ZIP 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.0% of households in ZIP 61856 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is down 3.6 points from 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 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in ZIP 61856 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 61856 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 61856 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Illinois overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south 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 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $745 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $826 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $873 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,324 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 61856 pays $1,324 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $579 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.5% 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 west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 61856
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.6% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 61856 than nationally: 40.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Illinois. The share with a degree has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, 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 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 61856: 96.2% 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 7.6 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 61856 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 61856
| Period | ZIP 61856 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 61856 has been strong: just 1.0% 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 two have lower unemployment. 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 61856 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 61856 | 2.37 | 45.0 | 5.7% | 15.0% | 4.1% | 1977 | $1,324 | 40.2% | 96.2% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 61884 | 2.55 | 46.5 | 2.1% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1984 | $856 | 48.3% | 98.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 61839 | 2.59 | 43.3 | 12.4% | 18.6% | 10.5% | 1960 | $841 | 21.1% | 92.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 61813 | 2.47 | 40.3 | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 1961 | $831 | 16.1% | 96.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 61830 | 2.43 | 46.5 | 3.7% | 14.8% | 11.0% | 1983 | $1,307 | 37.1% | 97.5% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 61851 | 2.20 | 54.2 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 1957 | $1,043 | 28.1% | 94.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 61875 | 2.87 | 37.3 | 7.3% | 15.6% | 8.2% | 1984 | $1,264 | 38.6% | 96.5% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 61855 | 2.60 | 40.2 | 12.0% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 1950 | $1,094 | 32.0% | 98.6% | 15.8% |
| ZIP 61882 | 2.74 | 43.4 | 13.1% | 15.0% | 13.8% | 1963 | $806 | 25.8% | 97.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 61815 | 2.52 | 39.7 | 5.6% | 20.4% | 7.6% | 1976 | $1,136 | 26.1% | 99.3% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 61872 | 2.21 | 54.6 | 3.7% | 8.2% | 8.8% | 1958 | $1,019 | 28.5% | 94.2% | 3.6% |
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 61856. 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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