61244 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 61244 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61244 is White. The current unemployment level in 61244 is 5.2%.
| Population | 23,239 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 762 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,898 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,978 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $357,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.45% |
61244 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,378 | 65.51% |
| Black | 3,953 | 15.81% |
| Hispanic | 4,108 | 16.43% |
| Asian | 531 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
61244 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,870 | 45.52% |
| Black | 986 | 24% |
| Hispanic | 1,097 | 26.7% |
| Asian | 141 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
61244 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,432 | 9.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,923 | 13.2% |
| High School Diploma | 4,671 | 32.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 295 | 2.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 849 | 5.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,195 | 21.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,232 | 8.46% |
| Masters Degree | 835 | 5.73% |
| Professional Degree | 65 | 0.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 68 | 0.47% |