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ZIP Code 61537

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,742

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 — 61537

What is the median household income in 61537?
The median household income in 61537 is $68,125 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61537?
The poverty rate in 61537 is 14.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61537?
$121,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61537?
The median gross rent in 61537 is $697 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61537 residents have a college degree?
20.9% of adults in 61537 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,742
Median Income
$68,125
Median Home Value
$121,200
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,263 (+22%) Home Value: +$23,500 (+24.1%) Poverty Rate: +2.3 pp (+19.7%) Bachelor's+: -2.7 pp (-11.4%) Unemployment: -2.2 pp (-38.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,742
Median Age 41.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3% White (non-Hisp.) 95.4% Black 0.3% Two or More 4.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $68,125 ±$10,787
Per Capita Income $80,281
Median Family Income $80,588
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Child Poverty Rate 22.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.4%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
14.0%
$25–35k
6.1%
$35–50k
6.5%
$50–75k
16.1%
$75–100k
21.5%
$100–150k
14.5%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
6.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,246
Owner-Occupied 71.9%
Renter-Occupied 28.1%
Vacancy Rate 11.7%
Median Home Value $121,200
Median Gross Rent $697
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 26.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
31.7%
$100–200k
30.8%
$200–300k
16.2%
$300–500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.2%
$500–1k
61.7%
$1–1.5k
16.0%
$1.5–2k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
29.9%
3+
29.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
5.0%
5–19 units
0.4%
Mobile home
2.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
29.0%
1940–1969
7.1%
1970–1999
21.5%
2000–2009
2.8%
2010+
0.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.9%
Graduate Degree 7.1%
Some College / Associate 21.3%
Less Than High School 0.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 8.0%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 20.7%
Private For-Profit 73.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.2%
Manufacturing
20.2%
Construction
8.3%
Finance
6.6%
Retail
6.0%
Arts/Entmt.
5.2%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Agriculture
4.5%
Public Admin
4.3%
Wholesale
4.0%
Transportation
3.8%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
Management
34.9%
Production
22.0%
Food Prep
16.1%
Construction
14.1%
Sales
12.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.4 min
Drove Alone 86.4%
Carpool 5.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.0%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,100
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.1%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
10.2%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
12.3%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 25.1% Working age (18–64): 74.9% 65 and over: 21.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.4%
With a Disability 14.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.6%
Uninsured 4.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.7%
Has a Computer 91.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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