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Population and households in ZIP 62305
Household size in ZIP 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 62305 are small: just 2.38 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. Household size has edged down from 2.46 in 2006–10, as it has 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 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.8 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.0, ZIP 62305 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.8, mirroring the country. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in ZIP 62305, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, 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 62305
Renters in ZIP 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.1% of households in ZIP 62305 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (48.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the east.
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 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 62305: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Illinois as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 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 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 62305 was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Illinois as a whole, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest 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 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $702 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $802 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 62305 costs $1,022 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $320 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
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 62305
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 62305 as nationally: 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 62305: 96.5% 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 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 62305 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 62305
| Period | ZIP 62305 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 62305 has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 15 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 62305 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 62305 | 2.38 | 47.0 | 7.4% | 17.1% | 7.4% | 1981 | $1,022 | 35.0% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 62301 | 2.21 | 39.0 | 13.2% | 39.8% | 8.3% | 1954 | $943 | 26.2% | 92.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 62338 | 2.25 | 51.3 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 10.7% | 1983 | $1,323 | 34.2% | 99.5% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 62360 | 2.63 | 41.5 | 9.1% | 14.0% | 11.2% | 1974 | $786 | 23.5% | 95.6% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 63471 | 2.86 | 44.6 | 1.9% | 9.5% | 11.8% | 1970 | $949 | 45.3% | 92.5% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 62359 | 2.61 | 35.3 | 5.5% | 19.0% | 4.1% | 1970 | $1,112 | 26.4% | 96.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 63448 | 2.99 | 40.6 | 7.8% | 20.9% | 26.0% | 1968 | $743 | 13.6% | 92.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 62351 | 2.49 | 39.7 | 8.5% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 1965 | $760 | 17.5% | 95.3% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 62325 | 2.54 | 37.1 | 5.6% | 19.6% | 3.9% | 1968 | $1,019 | 26.0% | 95.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 62347 | 2.77 | 42.3 | 12.2% | 5.0% | 11.4% | 1976 | $990 | 24.1% | 92.9% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 63454 | 2.76 | 37.4 | 2.7% | 10.2% | 12.3% | 1983 | $898 | 19.3% | 96.5% | 2.4% |
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 62305. 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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