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Population and households in ZIP 61944
Household size in ZIP 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 61944 are small: just 2.08 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 2.32, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have smaller households.
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 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 61944 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, 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 43.2, in line with the national trend. Only 30 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 61944 (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 61944
Renters in ZIP 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 61944 own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 52.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 61944 as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 61944 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center 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 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $580 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $631 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$243 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 61944 runs $823 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $243 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only 43 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 61944
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 61944: 18.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 61944 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 61944 has a lower 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 61944
| Period | ZIP 61944 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 61944 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Illinois overall (6.0%). Unemployment has fallen 5.1 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 61944 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 61944 | 2.08 | 46.5 | 9.9% | 29.3% | 9.4% | 1962 | $823 | 18.6% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 61955 | 2.58 | 40.9 | 7.4% | 13.5% | 8.3% | 1974 | $749 | 29.7% | 90.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 61949 | 2.15 | 55.4 | 6.8% | 13.9% | 9.5% | 1938 | $684 | 14.5% | 88.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 47831 | 2.57 | 45.1 | 10.4% | 4.5% | 14.2% | 1975 | $746 | 20.2% | 87.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 47863 | 3.18 | 27.2 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 11.9% | 1972 | $637 | 13.4% | 91.4% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 47884 | 2.60 | 38.1 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 1974 | $567 | 19.6% | 89.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 61924 | 2.44 | 45.4 | 6.9% | 25.9% | 7.7% | 1967 | $929 | 23.0% | 90.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 61933 | 2.68 | 44.6 | 10.4% | 22.5% | 9.2% | 1953 | $722 | 16.1% | 91.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 47876 | 1.90 | 55.4 | 5.0% | 63.0% | 16.3% | 1965 | $497 | 35.3% | 89.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 61917 | 2.17 | 54.9 | 6.8% | 14.7% | 9.5% | 1940 | $703 | 15.3% | 89.5% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 47880 | 2.29 | 62.2 | 5.2% | 2.3% | 8.3% | 1977 | $637 | 48.6% | 100.0% | 2.2% |
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 61944. 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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