ZIP Code 61606
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 6,979
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 — 61606
- What is the median household income in 61606?
- The median household income in 61606 is $41,023 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 61606?
- The poverty rate in 61606 is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 61606?
- $119,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 61606?
- The median gross rent in 61606 is $907 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 61606 residents have a college degree?
- 39.9% of adults in 61606 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,979
Median Income
$41,023
Median Home Value
$119,800
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.5%
Median Age
22.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-5,941 (-12.7%)
Home Value:
+$1,400 (+1.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.9 pp (+6%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.2 pp (-9.5%)
Unemployment:
+2.9 pp (+63%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,979
Median Age
22.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 66.1%
Black 17.4%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.3%
Filipino
0.8%
Chinese
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.8%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,023
±$5,940
Per Capita Income
$68,689
Median Family Income
$93,186
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Child Poverty Rate
25.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.5%
$10–15k
14.8%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
6.3%
$35–50k
15.7%
$50–75k
12.2%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
12.7%
$150–200k
3.5%
$200k+
6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,898
Owner-Occupied
42.3%
Renter-Occupied
57.7%
Vacancy Rate
13.7%
Median Home Value
$119,800
Median Gross Rent
$907
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
60.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.3%
$50–100k
26.7%
$100–200k
17.3%
$200–300k
11.9%
$300–500k
6.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.9%
$500–1k
58.7%
$1–1.5k
31.9%
$1.5–2k
6.0%
$2–2.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.0%
1 vehicle
43.4%
2 vehicles
24.4%
3+
17.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
4.9%
5–19 units
15.6%
20+ units
11.6%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
64.1%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
11.0%
2000–2009
4.6%
2010+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.9%
Graduate Degree
19.6%
Some College / Associate
18.4%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
Work from Home
12.9%
Self-Employed
4.6%
Government Workers
7.0%
Private For-Profit
88.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.3%
Retail
18.2%
Arts/Entmt.
13.1%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Prof. Services
8.0%
Transportation
4.8%
Finance
2.8%
Public Admin
2.2%
Construction
1.8%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale
0.7%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
38.5%
Food Prep
23.4%
Sales
17.4%
Production
16.4%
Construction
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.1 min
Drove Alone
66.6%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.8%
Work from Home
12.9%
Walked
11.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,502
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
27.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.5%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
18.9%
20–24
25.6%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
6.4%
45–54
8.8%
55–64
2.1%
65–74
4.1%
75–84
4.6%
85+
2.5%
Under 18: 15.6%
Working age (18–64): 84.4%
65 and over: 7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.1%
Naturalized Citizen
30.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
58.7%
Europe
24.4%
Latin America
7.8%
Africa
7.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.1%
With a Disability
11.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.9%
Uninsured
9.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.3%
Has a Computer
93.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
68.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023