61109 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 61109 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61109 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 61109 is 5.2%.
| Population | 26,382 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 729 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,215 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $468,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 65.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 40.53% |
61109 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,133 | 65.53% |
| Black | 3,186 | 10.91% |
| Hispanic | 5,473 | 18.74% |
| Asian | 1,234 | 4.23% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61109 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,172 | 27.69% |
| Black | 1,001 | 23.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,844 | 43.56% |
| Asian | 209 | 4.94% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
61109 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,771 | 11.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,680 | 10.89% |
| High School Diploma | 6,082 | 39.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 292 | 1.89% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,514 | 9.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,372 | 15.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,015 | 6.58% |
| Masters Degree | 565 | 3.66% |
| Professional Degree | 89 | 0.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 40 | 0.26% |
