61938 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 61938 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61938 is White. The current unemployment level in 61938 is 5.2%.
| Population | 20,965 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 171 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,486 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,625 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $491,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.1% |
61938 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,721 | 94.88% |
| Black | 402 | 1.93% |
| Hispanic | 515 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
61938 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,542 | 89.57% |
| Black | 122 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
61938 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,385 | 10.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,852 | 13.61% |
| High School Diploma | 4,580 | 33.65% |
| No High School Diploma | 210 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,042 | 7.66% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,195 | 16.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,489 | 10.94% |
| Masters Degree | 674 | 4.95% |
| Professional Degree | 151 | 1.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 32 | 0.24% |
