61856 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 61856 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61856 is White. The current unemployment level in 61856 is 5.2%.
| Population | 8,315 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 85 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,851 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $84,082 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.07% |
61856 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,874 | 97.86% |
| Black | 51 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61856 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,275 | 95.08% |
| Black | 30 | 2.24% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.15% |
61856 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 382 | 7.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,081 | 22.17% |
| High School Diploma | 1,223 | 25.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 59 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 124 | 2.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 796 | 16.32% |
| Associates Degree | 504 | 10.33% |
| Masters Degree | 568 | 11.65% |
| Professional Degree | 87 | 1.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 53 | 1.09% |
