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ZIP Code 61231

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,958

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 61231

What is the median household income in 61231?
The median household income in 61231 is $66,389 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61231?
The poverty rate in 61231 is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61231?
$141,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61231?
The median gross rent in 61231 is $772 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61231 residents have a college degree?
22.1% of adults in 61231 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,958
Median Income
$66,389
Median Home Value
$141,200
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.3%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,083 (+22.2%) Home Value: +$33,200 (+30.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+10.5%) Bachelor's+: +1.4 pp (+6.8%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-51.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,958
Median Age 42.0
Female 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% White (non-Hisp.) 93.3% Black 1.5% Asian 0.5% Two or More 2.6% Other 0.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.4%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $66,389 ±$7,324
Per Capita Income $80,378
Median Family Income $84,836
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Child Poverty Rate 11.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
20.5%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
16.2%
$150–200k
11.9%
$200k+
2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,344
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
Vacancy Rate 11.2%
Median Home Value $141,200
Median Gross Rent $772
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.4%
$50–100k
18.5%
$100–200k
29.5%
$200–300k
22.3%
$300–500k
5.1%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.0%
$500–1k
69.0%
$1–1.5k
11.1%
$1.5–2k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.7%
1 vehicle
28.1%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3+
31.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.8%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
4.6%
Mobile home
1.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
35.5%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
14.4%
2000–2009
7.8%
2010+
2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 94.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.1%
Graduate Degree 6.5%
Some College / Associate 22.8%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.6%
Unemployment Rate 1.3%
Work from Home 6.7%
Self-Employed 6.7%
Government Workers 14.1%
Private For-Profit 78.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.3%
Retail
13.6%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Construction
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Finance
6.9%
Public Admin
6.2%
Transportation
5.7%
Prof. Services
5.3%
Agriculture
3.8%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Management
29.1%
Sales
21.0%
Construction
17.8%
Food Prep
17.0%
Production
15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 85.2%
Carpool 5.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.7%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 2,082
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 57.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.0%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
13.4%
85+
7.3%
Under 18: 21.4% Working age (18–64): 78.6% 65 and over: 23.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 91.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
46.4%
Latin America
35.7%
Europe
17.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.7%
With a Disability 11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.5%
Uninsured 3.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.3%
Has a Computer 92.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023