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ZIP Code 61265

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 43,851

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 — 61265

What is the median household income in 61265?
The median household income in 61265 is $63,910 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61265?
The poverty rate in 61265 is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61265?
$142,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61265?
The median gross rent in 61265 is $890 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61265 residents have a college degree?
28.4% of adults in 61265 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
43,851
Median Income
$63,910
Median Home Value
$142,300
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,356 (+17.1%) Home Value: +$23,000 (+19.3%) Poverty Rate: +3.0 pp (+31.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+1.8%) Unemployment: +1.9 pp (+40.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 43,851
Median Age 38.0
Female 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 18.2% White (non-Hisp.) 64.6% Black 9.6% Asian 3.4% Two or More 10.4% Other 6.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
16.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,910 ±$2,829
Per Capita Income $78,967
Median Family Income $85,654
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Child Poverty Rate 21.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
4.4%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
11.7%
$50–75k
14.7%
$75–100k
13.3%
$100–150k
17.0%
$150–200k
8.4%
$200k+
5.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 20,396
Owner-Occupied 66.4%
Renter-Occupied 33.6%
Vacancy Rate 7.5%
Median Home Value $142,300
Median Gross Rent $890
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.4%
$50–100k
20.3%
$100–200k
31.6%
$200–300k
18.8%
$300–500k
8.1%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.9%
$500–1k
52.9%
$1–1.5k
27.9%
$1.5–2k
5.3%
$2–2.5k
1.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.0%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3+
17.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.7%
Single-fam. att.
5.0%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
5.8%
20+ units
6.9%
Mobile home
1.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
28.5%
1940–1969
11.3%
1970–1999
13.6%
2000–2009
4.0%
2010+
2.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.4%
Graduate Degree 9.8%
Some College / Associate 23.0%
Less Than High School 3.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.6%
Work from Home 7.5%
Self-Employed 4.6%
Government Workers 14.2%
Private For-Profit 81.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.7%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Retail
13.2%
Prof. Services
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Construction
6.5%
Finance
6.2%
Public Admin
5.9%
Transportation
4.9%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
34.8%
Sales
20.1%
Production
19.2%
Food Prep
18.1%
Construction
7.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.9 min
Drove Alone 78.8%
Carpool 9.8%
Public Transit 1.8%
Work from Home 7.5%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 18,860
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 42.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
10.6%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 23.8% Working age (18–64): 76.2% 65 and over: 19.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.2%
Naturalized Citizen 41.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
50.9%
Africa
24.6%
Asia
22.2%
Europe
1.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.6%
Uninsured 7.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.9%
Has a Computer 95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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