61761 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 61761 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61761 is White. The current unemployment level in 61761 is 5.2%.
| Population | 53,423 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,201 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,180 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,103 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $340,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 78.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.16% |
61761 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 43,583 | 78.58% |
| Black | 6,361 | 11.47% |
| Hispanic | 3,406 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 1,995 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
61761 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,655 | 67.4% |
| Black | 1,383 | 16.48% |
| Hispanic | 670 | 7.99% |
| Asian | 651 | 7.76% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.08% |
61761 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,467 | 6.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,982 | 32.8% |
| High School Diploma | 5,203 | 21.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 178 | 0.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 710 | 2.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,476 | 14.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,356 | 5.57% |
| Masters Degree | 2,885 | 11.85% |
| Professional Degree | 326 | 1.34% |
| Doctorate Degree | 755 | 3.1% |
