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Population and households in ZIP 62896
Household size in ZIP 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 62896 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. 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 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 62896 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 62896: 16.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 62896 has a higher 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 62896
Renters in ZIP 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 62896 own their homes; 29.1% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 50.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.7 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 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 62896: 13.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, 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 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 62896 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, 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 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest 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 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $539 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $530 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $581 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $752 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$214 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 62896 pays $752 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $214 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% 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 62896
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 62896: 11.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 62896 is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 62896
| Period | ZIP 62896 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 62896: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 62896 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 62896 | 2.42 | 42.7 | 16.8% | 29.1% | 13.3% | 1964 | $752 | 11.8% | 89.7% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 62874 | 2.22 | 50.1 | 13.8% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 1963 | $837 | 13.4% | 90.2% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 62841 | 2.20 | 45.3 | 8.2% | 29.7% | 11.1% | 1969 | $540 | 17.5% | 90.8% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 62951 | 2.41 | 44.2 | 11.1% | 23.1% | 8.8% | 1971 | $961 | 19.7% | 91.4% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 62856 | 2.45 | 44.3 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 8.3% | 1982 | $686 | 11.8% | 85.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 62999 | 1.96 | 49.6 | 6.8% | 21.1% | 12.3% | 1947 | $861 | 15.2% | 90.6% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 62819 | 2.31 | 46.0 | 2.1% | 17.9% | 19.5% | 1950 | $1,089 | 10.4% | 90.9% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 62948 | 2.30 | 40.8 | 12.6% | 31.2% | 9.4% | 1975 | $952 | 23.0% | 92.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 62822 | 2.09 | 46.4 | 7.8% | 24.1% | 16.3% | 1950 | $813 | 15.7% | 91.6% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 62890 | 2.44 | 46.0 | 7.0% | 18.2% | 11.6% | 1984 | $848 | 14.1% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 62974 | 2.68 | 42.1 | 10.5% | 14.8% | 11.1% | 1987 | $948 | 18.1% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
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 62896. 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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