61603 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 61603 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61603 is African American. The current unemployment level in 61603 is 5.3%.
| Population | 15,789 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,111 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,555 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,589 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $33,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 46.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.68% |
61603 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,901 | 46.19% |
| Black | 6,591 | 44.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,220 | 8.16% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 134 | 0.9% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.07% |
61603 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 144 | 9.13% |
| Black | 1,033 | 65.5% |
| Hispanic | 381 | 24.16% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.44% |
61603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 887 | 10.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,065 | 12.56% |
| High School Diploma | 2,608 | 30.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 214 | 2.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 756 | 8.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,486 | 17.53% |
| Associates Degree | 944 | 11.14% |
| Masters Degree | 375 | 4.42% |
| Professional Degree | 66 | 0.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 76 | 0.9% |