61801 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 61801 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61801 is African American. The current unemployment level in 61801 is 3.8%.
| Population | 27,965 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 4,723 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,465 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,843 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $55,620 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 34.16% |
61801 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,240 | 59.66% |
| Black | 3,871 | 13.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,430 | 8.41% |
| Asian | 5,311 | 18.38% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
61801 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,106 | 35.22% |
| Black | 1,187 | 37.8% |
| Hispanic | 508 | 16.18% |
| Asian | 291 | 9.27% |
| Native American | 38 | 1.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.32% |
61801 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 353 | 2.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,978 | 24.77% |
| High School Diploma | 1,552 | 12.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 276 | 2.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 256 | 2.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,504 | 12.51% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 4.25% |
| Masters Degree | 2,959 | 24.61% |
| Professional Degree | 313 | 2.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,320 | 10.98% |