61605 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 61605 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61605 is African American. The current unemployment level in 61605 is 5.5%.
| Population | 13,776 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,155 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,204 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $22,442 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $133,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 57.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 68.95% |
61605 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,595 | 32.85% |
| Black | 7,998 | 57.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,300 | 9.29% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61605 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 341 | 13.13% |
| Black | 1,890 | 72.75% |
| Hispanic | 348 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.23% |
61605 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 549 | 8.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 320 | 4.82% |
| High School Diploma | 3,070 | 46.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 255 | 3.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 775 | 11.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,159 | 17.47% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 6.42% |
| Masters Degree | 64 | 0.96% |
| Professional Degree | 17 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.02% |