61540 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 61540 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61540 is White. The current unemployment level in 61540 is 5.2%.
| Population | 2,771 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 54 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,110 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,031 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $362,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.72% |
61540 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,775 | 95.49% |
| Black | 72 | 2.48% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61540 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 269 | 95.05% |
| Black | 2 | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61540 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 136 | 7.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 271 | 13.98% |
| High School Diploma | 710 | 36.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 19 | 0.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 146 | 7.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 300 | 15.48% |
| Associates Degree | 267 | 13.78% |
| Masters Degree | 40 | 2.06% |
| Professional Degree | 40 | 2.06% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.46% |
