61842 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 61842 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61842 is White. The current unemployment level in 61842 is 4.3%.
| Population | 2,434 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,255 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $339,140 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 99.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.82% |
61842 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,496 | 99.6% |
| Black | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61842 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 421 | 97.23% |
| Black | 3 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61842 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 230 | 11.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 334 | 16.09% |
| High School Diploma | 714 | 34.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 17 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 29 | 1.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 429 | 20.66% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 10.16% |
| Masters Degree | 75 | 3.61% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 22 | 1.06% |
