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ZIP Code 61604

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 27,502

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 — 61604

What is the median household income in 61604?
The median household income in 61604 is $50,628 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61604?
The poverty rate in 61604 is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61604?
$100,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61604?
The median gross rent in 61604 is $904 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61604 residents have a college degree?
22.2% of adults in 61604 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,502
Median Income
$50,628
Median Home Value
$100,000
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,825 (+8.2%) Home Value: +$10,900 (+12.2%) Poverty Rate: +2.1 pp (+17.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.2 pp (+5.7%) Unemployment: -2.5 pp (-28.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,502
Median Age 40.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.6% White (non-Hisp.) 55.1% Black 28.7% Asian 1.7% Two or More 9.7% Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.7%
Filipino
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.0%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,628 ±$2,582
Per Capita Income $67,904
Median Family Income $60,945
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Child Poverty Rate 20.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.6%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
10.1%
$35–50k
15.9%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
12.2%
$150–200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,341
Owner-Occupied 68.1%
Renter-Occupied 31.9%
Vacancy Rate 10.3%
Median Home Value $100,000
Median Gross Rent $904
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.0%
$50–100k
37.0%
$100–200k
30.2%
$200–300k
5.0%
$300–500k
1.5%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.8%
$500–1k
45.9%
$1–1.5k
28.5%
$1.5–2k
7.2%
$2–2.5k
2.1%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.3%
1 vehicle
40.8%
2 vehicles
30.7%
3+
16.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
6.4%
20+ units
4.9%
Mobile home
3.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
27.7%
1940–1969
12.3%
1970–1999
14.1%
2000–2009
4.2%
2010+
0.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.2%
Graduate Degree 7.0%
Some College / Associate 24.4%
Less Than High School 3.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.0%
Unemployment Rate 6.2%
Work from Home 8.2%
Self-Employed 5.3%
Government Workers 10.9%
Private For-Profit 83.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.7%
Arts/Entmt.
12.3%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail
10.4%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Transportation
5.4%
Construction
4.9%
Finance
4.1%
Public Admin
4.0%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
34.5%
Food Prep
27.2%
Sales
16.8%
Production
14.6%
Construction
7.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.1 min
Drove Alone 77.3%
Carpool 9.3%
Public Transit 1.8%
Work from Home 8.2%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,964
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 28.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 21.5% Working age (18–64): 78.5% 65 and over: 20.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.0%
Naturalized Citizen 35.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
34.9%
Africa
32.6%
Asia
28.2%
Europe
2.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.1%
With a Disability 18.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.2%
Uninsured 7.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.8%
Has a Computer 91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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