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ZIP Code 61801

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Population: 27,755

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 — 61801

What is the median household income in 61801?
The median household income in 61801 is $37,948 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61801?
The poverty rate in 61801 is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61801?
$184,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61801?
The median gross rent in 61801 is $950 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61801 residents have a college degree?
65.3% of adults in 61801 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,755
Median Income
$37,948
Median Home Value
$184,000
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
24.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,033 (+18.9%) Home Value: +$31,000 (+20.3%) Poverty Rate: -1.3 pp (-10.7%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+0.8%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-17.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,755
Median Age 24.0
Female 49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.0% White (non-Hisp.) 54.0% Black 16.2% Asian 16.5% Two or More 7.7% Other 1.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
9.1%
Indian
3.6%
Korean
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Japanese
0.6%
Filipino
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.0%
Puerto Rican
1.7%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $37,948 ±$5,425
Per Capita Income $63,835
Median Family Income $75,409
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Child Poverty Rate 15.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
18.4%
$10–15k
6.2%
$15–25k
10.5%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
8.8%
$50–75k
14.2%
$75–100k
11.1%
$100–150k
7.7%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
5.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,468
Owner-Occupied 30.5%
Renter-Occupied 69.5%
Vacancy Rate 16.8%
Median Home Value $184,000
Median Gross Rent $950
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 52.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.3%
$50–100k
12.6%
$100–200k
17.1%
$200–300k
25.4%
$300–500k
13.2%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.0%
$500–1k
54.3%
$1–1.5k
29.1%
$1.5–2k
7.2%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
21.7%
1 vehicle
48.2%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3+
5.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
34.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
4.7%
5–19 units
11.0%
20+ units
26.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.6%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
13.2%
2000–2009
11.7%
2010+
8.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 65.3%
Graduate Degree 44.3%
Some College / Associate 11.4%
Less Than High School 0.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Work from Home 16.2%
Self-Employed 4.9%
Government Workers 47.8%
Private For-Profit 47.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
56.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Retail
8.4%
Prof. Services
8.2%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Finance
2.3%
Transportation
1.9%
Public Admin
1.9%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.9%
Construction
0.7%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
59.5%
Food Prep
17.2%
Sales
14.6%
Production
7.0%
Construction
1.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 13.7 min
Drove Alone 43.4%
Carpool 6.6%
Public Transit 7.9%
Work from Home 16.2%
Walked 19.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,200
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 23.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
2.3%
10–14
2.1%
15–19
17.3%
20–24
27.1%
25–34
17.8%
35–44
8.3%
45–54
6.2%
55–64
2.3%
65–74
2.4%
75–84
6.6%
85+
2.6%
Under 18: 9.9% Working age (18–64): 90.1% 65 and over: 9.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 19.6%
Naturalized Citizen 26.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
63.6%
Africa
12.8%
Europe
11.7%
Latin America
9.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.6%
With a Disability 7.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.7%
Has a Computer 96.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 66.2%
Moved from Abroad 3.5%

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