61604 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 61604 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61604 is African American. The current unemployment level in 61604 is 5.2%.
| Population | 28,220 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,700 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,916 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,783 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $337,260 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.26% |
61604 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,734 | 63.46% |
| Black | 8,136 | 29.12% |
| Hispanic | 1,525 | 5.46% |
| Asian | 466 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61604 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 905 | 22.82% |
| Black | 2,589 | 65.3% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 10.97% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
61604 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,444 | 7.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,032 | 16.27% |
| High School Diploma | 5,709 | 30.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 432 | 2.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,009 | 5.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,613 | 19.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,800 | 9.66% |
| Masters Degree | 1,097 | 5.89% |
| Professional Degree | 400 | 2.15% |
| Doctorate Degree | 98 | 0.53% |