61802 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 61802 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61802 is African American. The current unemployment level in 61802 is 5.2%.
| Population | 19,722 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 244 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,209 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,138 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $433,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 42.31% |
61802 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,069 | 66.34% |
| Black | 3,805 | 19.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,418 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1,364 | 6.92% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61802 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 231 | 28.17% |
| Black | 385 | 46.95% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 21.59% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.12% |
61802 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 728 | 6.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,939 | 17.05% |
| High School Diploma | 2,870 | 25.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 155 | 1.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 761 | 6.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,712 | 15.05% |
| Associates Degree | 900 | 7.91% |
| Masters Degree | 1,692 | 14.87% |
| Professional Degree | 153 | 1.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 465 | 4.09% |
