61821 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 61821 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61821 is African American. The current unemployment level in 61821 is 5.2%.
| Population | 29,072 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 3,800 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,839 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,031 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $523,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.58% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 37.64% |
61821 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,769 | 64.58% |
| Black | 6,890 | 23.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,916 | 6.59% |
| Asian | 1,488 | 5.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61821 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,334 | 32.28% |
| Black | 1,715 | 41.51% |
| Hispanic | 706 | 17.09% |
| Asian | 371 | 8.98% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
61821 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,202 | 6.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,641 | 24.19% |
| High School Diploma | 3,594 | 18.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 162 | 0.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 414 | 2.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,047 | 15.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,842 | 9.6% |
| Masters Degree | 2,872 | 14.97% |
| Professional Degree | 385 | 2.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,025 | 5.34% |
