ZIP Code 61239
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,138
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 — 61239
- What is the median household income in 61239?
- The median household income in 61239 is $33,523 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 61239?
- The poverty rate in 61239 is 31.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 61239?
- $102,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 61239?
- The median gross rent in 61239 is $984 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 61239 residents have a college degree?
- 6.6% of adults in 61239 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,138
Median Income
$33,523
Median Home Value
$102,600
Poverty Rate
31.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-2,879 (-7.9%)
Home Value:
+$5,200 (+5.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+12.7 pp (+69.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-6.1 pp (-48%)
Unemployment:
-3.8 pp (-33%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,138
Median Age
37.0
Female
55.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 66.4%
Black 17.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Other 0.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.9%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$33,523
±$14,706
Per Capita Income
$47,438
Median Family Income
—
Poverty Rate
31.0%
Child Poverty Rate
29.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.7%
$10–15k
7.0%
$15–25k
27.2%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
15.9%
$50–75k
14.8%
$75–100k
9.5%
$100–150k
7.4%
$200k+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
513
Owner-Occupied
28.5%
Renter-Occupied
71.5%
Vacancy Rate
5.5%
Median Home Value
$102,600
Median Gross Rent
$984
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
32.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.7%
$50–100k
39.9%
$100–200k
19.6%
$200–300k
15.2%
$300–500k
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.9%
$500–1k
55.9%
$1–1.5k
42.6%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.3%
1 vehicle
62.5%
2 vehicles
23.5%
3+
3.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
40.0%
Single-fam. att.
3.1%
2–4 units
9.0%
5–19 units
11.1%
20+ units
17.5%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.1%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
14.4%
2000–2009
15.0%
2010+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
71.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
6.6%
Graduate Degree
1.2%
Some College / Associate
17.0%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Work from Home
0.4%
Self-Employed
6.9%
Government Workers
13.9%
Private For-Profit
79.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.3%
Arts/Entmt.
21.4%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Retail
6.4%
Finance
3.9%
Transportation
3.6%
Construction
2.4%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
0.9%
Public Admin
0.2%
Occupation
Food Prep
43.7%
Production
19.1%
Management
18.0%
Sales
15.6%
Construction
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.0 min
Drove Alone
60.1%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.4%
Walked
24.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
485
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
27.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.8%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
9.6%
15–19
3.7%
20–24
11.7%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
8.7%
45–54
8.1%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
4.6%
85+
12.2%
Under 18: 24.6%
Working age (18–64): 75.4%
65 and over: 17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
10.6%
Naturalized Citizen
24.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
95.0%
Europe
5.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.1%
With a Disability
30.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.0%
Uninsured
9.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.5%
Has a Computer
95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023