61701 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 61701 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61701 is White. The current unemployment level in 61701 is 5.2%.
| Population | 35,480 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,260 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,340 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,906 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $497,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 77.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 46.33% |
61701 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,540 | 77.87% |
| Black | 4,035 | 11.41% |
| Hispanic | 2,529 | 7.15% |
| Asian | 1,185 | 3.35% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
61701 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,204 | 52.23% |
| Black | 1,131 | 26.8% |
| Hispanic | 704 | 16.68% |
| Asian | 157 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
61701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,676 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,287 | 24.91% |
| High School Diploma | 5,911 | 27.85% |
| No High School Diploma | 319 | 1.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,224 | 5.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,507 | 16.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,308 | 6.16% |
| Masters Degree | 1,477 | 6.96% |
| Professional Degree | 238 | 1.12% |
| Doctorate Degree | 281 | 1.32% |