ZIP Code 61605
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 13,538
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 — 61605
- What is the median household income in 61605?
- The median household income in 61605 is $24,499 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 61605?
- The poverty rate in 61605 is 33.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 61605?
- $44,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 61605?
- The median gross rent in 61605 is $831 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 61605 residents have a college degree?
- 5.1% of adults in 61605 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,538
Median Income
$24,499
Median Home Value
$44,200
Poverty Rate
33.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.7%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,223 (+15.1%)
Home Value:
+$6,900 (+18.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.9 pp (-22.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.9 pp (+21.4%)
Unemployment:
-8.1 pp (-34%)
Demographics
Total Population
13,538
Median Age
35.0
Female
56.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 26.7%
Black 55.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Other 6.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.4%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$24,499
±$2,856
Per Capita Income
$39,775
Median Family Income
$34,875
Poverty Rate
33.3%
Child Poverty Rate
41.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
52.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
17.9%
$10–15k
10.7%
$15–25k
22.4%
$25–35k
11.8%
$35–50k
7.3%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
3.9%
$150–200k
0.3%
$200k+
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
7,114
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
Renter-Occupied
60.8%
Vacancy Rate
17.5%
Median Home Value
$44,200
Median Gross Rent
$831
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
25.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
52.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
56.0%
$50–100k
25.0%
$100–200k
3.4%
$200–300k
5.3%
$300–500k
2.0%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.9%
$500–1k
53.9%
$1–1.5k
23.2%
$1.5–2k
0.5%
$2–2.5k
0.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
23.3%
1 vehicle
46.1%
2 vehicles
23.2%
3+
7.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.6%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
2–4 units
6.0%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
9.2%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
37.2%
1940–1969
10.5%
1970–1999
7.3%
2000–2009
4.7%
2010+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.1%
Graduate Degree
0.9%
Some College / Associate
24.4%
Less Than High School
7.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Unemployment Rate
15.7%
Work from Home
3.9%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
10.1%
Private For-Profit
84.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.3%
Arts/Entmt.
21.8%
Prof. Services
13.5%
Retail
13.4%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Transportation
4.1%
Construction
2.3%
Information
2.2%
Public Admin
2.1%
Finance
0.8%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
35.7%
Production
21.5%
Sales
20.3%
Management
16.4%
Construction
6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.6 min
Drove Alone
78.1%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
4.2%
Work from Home
3.9%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,867
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
23.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.6%
5–9
9.1%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
7.3%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
8.7%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 29.9%
Working age (18–64): 70.1%
65 and over: 14.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.4%
Naturalized Citizen
37.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
91.1%
Asia
8.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
23.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.5%
Has a Computer
85.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023