61520 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 61520 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61520 is White. The current unemployment level in 61520 is 5.2%.
| Population | 16,176 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 92 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,841 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,610 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $350,060 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.69% |
61520 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,680 | 87.95% |
| Black | 1,045 | 6.26% |
| Hispanic | 838 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.08% |
61520 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,053 | 95.62% |
| Black | 43 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61520 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,145 | 10.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,306 | 12.48% |
| High School Diploma | 3,384 | 32.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 204 | 1.95% |
| GED or Alternate | 548 | 5.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,137 | 20.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1,143 | 10.92% |
| Masters Degree | 501 | 4.79% |
| Professional Degree | 74 | 0.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 22 | 0.21% |
