61606 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 61606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61606 is African American. The current unemployment level in 61606 is 5.2%.
| Population | 7,232 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 5,923 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,435 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,862 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $395,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.96% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 63.28% |
61606 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,319 | 67.96% |
| Black | 1,596 | 20.39% |
| Hispanic | 692 | 8.84% |
| Asian | 220 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61606 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 107 | 18.2% |
| Black | 424 | 72.11% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 8.84% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 104 | 3.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 759 | 25.93% |
| High School Diploma | 699 | 23.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 81 | 2.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 547 | 18.69% |
| Associates Degree | 260 | 8.88% |
| Masters Degree | 305 | 10.42% |
| Professional Degree | 107 | 3.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 65 | 2.22% |
