61201 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61201 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61201 is White. The current unemployment level in 61201 is 5.2%.
| Population | 37,838 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,973 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,596 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,784 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $461,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 37.26% |
61201 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,703 | 64.27% |
| Black | 7,107 | 17.77% |
| Hispanic | 5,136 | 12.84% |
| Asian | 1,718 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 144 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 184 | 0.46% |
61201 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,171 | 41.61% |
| Black | 1,909 | 36.59% |
| Hispanic | 722 | 13.84% |
| Asian | 390 | 7.48% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
61201 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,919 | 8.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,845 | 17.74% |
| High School Diploma | 6,498 | 29.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 434 | 2% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,282 | 5.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,742 | 17.26% |
| Associates Degree | 2,292 | 10.57% |
| Masters Degree | 1,191 | 5.49% |
| Professional Degree | 300 | 1.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 174 | 0.8% |