61265 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 61265 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61265 is White. The current unemployment level in 61265 is 5.2%.
| Population | 44,006 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 2,317 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,777 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,978 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $472,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 48.03% |
61265 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34,143 | 73.24% |
| Black | 3,793 | 8.14% |
| Hispanic | 7,502 | 16.09% |
| Asian | 1,042 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 132 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
61265 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,311 | 51.56% |
| Black | 742 | 11.55% |
| Hispanic | 2,095 | 32.62% |
| Asian | 257 | 4% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
61265 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,656 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,082 | 18.55% |
| High School Diploma | 7,536 | 27.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 520 | 1.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,511 | 5.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,374 | 15.97% |
| Associates Degree | 2,885 | 10.53% |
| Masters Degree | 2,203 | 8.04% |
| Professional Degree | 374 | 1.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 254 | 0.93% |
