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Population and households in ZIP 62615
Household size in ZIP 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 62615 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.62 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the southeast 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 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.1, the median age in ZIP 62615 is the same as the national median, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 62615 than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, 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 62615
Renters in ZIP 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 62615 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.4 points, 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 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 62615: just 2.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower vacancy rate.
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 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 62615 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Illinois overall, where the median home dates to 1970. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $657 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $636 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $789 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,216 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$559 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 62615 runs $1,216 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $559 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
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 62615
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 62615 than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.5 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 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 62615: 95.9% 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 5.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 62615
| Period | ZIP 62615 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in ZIP 62615 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. 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 62615 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 62615 | 2.53 | 40.1 | 9.1% | 15.8% | 2.3% | 1977 | $1,216 | 27.6% | 95.9% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 62689 | 2.61 | 44.7 | 5.0% | 15.0% | 5.1% | 1991 | $949 | 15.8% | 93.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 62530 | 2.46 | 38.3 | 8.0% | 20.4% | 6.6% | 1969 | $1,383 | 22.3% | 91.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 62536 | 3.00 | 36.5 | 7.5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1984 | $1,422 | 37.2% | 97.1% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 62690 | 2.56 | 39.3 | 14.6% | 28.4% | 15.8% | 1957 | $806 | 14.5% | 95.1% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 62629 | 2.59 | 36.3 | 6.8% | 18.0% | 4.3% | 1992 | $1,204 | 54.2% | 98.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 62661 | 2.35 | 38.1 | 8.3% | 15.6% | 6.6% | 1976 | $886 | 35.0% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 62558 | 2.38 | 43.1 | 10.1% | 17.0% | 8.5% | 1972 | $938 | 33.0% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 62640 | 2.55 | 44.6 | 14.7% | 24.7% | 24.4% | 1964 | $899 | 16.6% | 90.1% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 62692 | 2.42 | 45.0 | 5.9% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 1956 | $854 | 19.8% | 94.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 62533 | 2.24 | 40.2 | 6.0% | 18.4% | 11.6% | 1968 | $754 | 35.0% | 93.6% | 2.1% |
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 62615. 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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