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Population and households in ZIP 61874
Household size in ZIP 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 61874 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Illinois as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.39, 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 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 61874 is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 61874: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 61874 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 61874
Renters in ZIP 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.8% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 61874 than nationally: 38.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.0 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 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 61874: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Illinois. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, 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 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 61874 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $837 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,057 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,262 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 61874 pays $1,262 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 61874
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.5% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.5% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.3% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 61874 is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.3%) 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 8.1 points, mirroring the country. Only 41 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 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 61874: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 61874
| Period | ZIP 61874 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 61874 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 29 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, 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 61874 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 61874 | 2.53 | 38.4 | 5.3% | 38.8% | 7.5% | 1997 | $1,262 | 65.3% | 98.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 61820 | 2.07 | 25.5 | 8.4% | 79.6% | 16.2% | 1983 | $1,084 | 52.7% | 85.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 61821 | 2.33 | 38.3 | 12.9% | 38.8% | 9.2% | 1967 | $1,178 | 48.0% | 94.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 61801 | 2.04 | 29.6 | 8.3% | 67.1% | 15.5% | 1974 | $1,025 | 63.2% | 93.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 61822 | 2.47 | 38.5 | 7.6% | 33.9% | 4.8% | 1999 | $1,289 | 57.4% | 96.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 61880 | 2.56 | 37.0 | 8.1% | 29.8% | 7.0% | 1980 | $1,050 | 29.3% | 98.0% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 61802 | 2.11 | 40.9 | 11.4% | 42.3% | 11.6% | 1983 | $1,116 | 40.1% | 91.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 61864 | 2.97 | 34.7 | 11.5% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 1965 | $1,263 | 23.3% | 91.0% | 3.3% |
| 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% |
| ZIP 61877 | 2.69 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 13.1% | 9.9% | 1970 | $1,093 | 28.8% | 97.1% | 4.9% |
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 61874. 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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