61256 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 61256 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61256 is White. The current unemployment level in 61256 is 5.2%.
| Population | 2,063 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,249 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 746 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,500 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $374,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.19% |
61256 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,780 | 87.77% |
| Black | 41 | 2.02% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 9.71% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.35% |
61256 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 176 | 78.92% |
| Black | 16 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61256 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 142 | 10.39% |
| Bachelor Degree | 218 | 15.95% |
| High School Diploma | 417 | 30.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 36 | 2.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 98 | 7.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 266 | 19.46% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 5.49% |
| Masters Degree | 98 | 7.17% |
| Professional Degree | 13 | 0.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.29% |
