61281 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 61281 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61281 is White. The current unemployment level in 61281 is 5.2%.
| Population | 2,553 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.57% |
| Population Density | 69 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 951 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,083 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.66% |
61281 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,291 | 96.06% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61281 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 782 | 91.68% |
| Black | 4 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 7.03% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.23% |
61281 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 146 | 8.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 238 | 13.84% |
| High School Diploma | 564 | 32.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 0.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 86 | 5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 338 | 19.65% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 10.29% |
| Masters Degree | 106 | 6.16% |
| Professional Degree | 26 | 1.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 28 | 1.63% |
