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ZIP Code 61261

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Population: 691

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 — 61261

What is the median household income in 61261?
The median household income in 61261 is $53,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61261?
The poverty rate in 61261 is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61261?
$114,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61261?
The median gross rent in 61261 is $1,146 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61261 residents have a college degree?
14.9% of adults in 61261 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
691
Median Income
$53,750
Median Home Value
$114,400
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.5%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,000 (+10.3%) Home Value: +$29,400 (+34.6%) Poverty Rate: -1.1 pp (-19.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+19.2%) Unemployment: -1.9 pp (-22.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 691
Median Age 45.0
Female 56.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.9% White (non-Hisp.) 79.9% Black 1.0% Asian 0.1% Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.1%
Puerto Rican
2.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,750 ±$16,710
Per Capita Income $91,216
Median Family Income $79,000
Poverty Rate 4.6%
Child Poverty Rate 9.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 41.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
0.7%
$15–25k
11.1%
$25–35k
12.5%
$35–50k
17.0%
$50–75k
19.0%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
6.2%
$150–200k
8.2%
$200k+
6.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 371
Owner-Occupied 79.0%
Renter-Occupied 21.0%
Vacancy Rate 17.8%
Median Home Value $114,400
Median Gross Rent $1,146
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.0%
$50–100k
23.7%
$100–200k
38.6%
$200–300k
8.3%
$300–500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
27.9%
2 vehicles
27.5%
3+
39.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.8%
Mobile home
18.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.1%
1940–1969
8.4%
1970–1999
22.4%
2000–2009
0.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.9%
Graduate Degree 5.3%
Some College / Associate 17.6%
Less Than High School 1.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.9%
Unemployment Rate 6.5%
Work from Home 3.5%
Self-Employed 14.1%
Government Workers 14.4%
Private For-Profit 71.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.8%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Retail
12.4%
Agriculture
9.5%
Public Admin
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.3%
Wholesale
6.3%
Construction
4.9%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Transportation
4.0%
Finance
1.2%
Occupation
Management
32.3%
Production
24.2%
Food Prep
18.7%
Sales
13.8%
Construction
11.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.7 min
Drove Alone 79.7%
Carpool 10.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.5%
Walked 6.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 305
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
3.6%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
9.1%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
6.5%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
10.3%
85+
13.7%
Under 18: 19.8% Working age (18–64): 80.2% 65 and over: 25.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.0%
Naturalized Citizen 14.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
52.4%
Latin America
42.9%
Asia
4.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.4%
With a Disability 18.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.2%
Uninsured 5.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.9%
Has a Computer 87.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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