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ZIP Code 61802

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Population: 19,502

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 — 61802

What is the median household income in 61802?
The median household income in 61802 is $58,588 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61802?
The poverty rate in 61802 is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61802?
$158,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61802?
The median gross rent in 61802 is $996 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61802 residents have a college degree?
37.8% of adults in 61802 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,502
Median Income
$58,588
Median Home Value
$158,300
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,803 (+20.1%) Home Value: +$26,900 (+20.5%) Poverty Rate: +2.6 pp (+23%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-1.3%) Unemployment: +0.2 pp (+3.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,502
Median Age 40.0
Female 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.7% White (non-Hisp.) 60.8% Black 18.5% Asian 6.6% Two or More 6.1% Other 2.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
2.8%
Indian
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.8%
Korean
0.5%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.3%
Puerto Rican
1.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,588 ±$5,370
Per Capita Income $79,252
Median Family Income $80,543
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Child Poverty Rate 25.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
11.2%
$25–35k
8.4%
$35–50k
12.1%
$50–75k
18.7%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
13.6%
$150–200k
5.9%
$200k+
7.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,066
Owner-Occupied 55.7%
Renter-Occupied 44.3%
Vacancy Rate 8.3%
Median Home Value $158,300
Median Gross Rent $996
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.7%
$50–100k
14.2%
$100–200k
14.2%
$200–300k
24.2%
$300–500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.6%
$500–1k
41.0%
$1–1.5k
37.3%
$1.5–2k
7.4%
$2.5–3.5k
2.8%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.8%
1 vehicle
41.8%
2 vehicles
33.0%
3+
13.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
48.6%
Single-fam. att.
7.3%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
6.6%
20+ units
8.8%
Mobile home
12.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.0%
1940–1969
1.5%
1970–1999
13.6%
2000–2009
15.7%
2010+
13.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 37.8%
Graduate Degree 20.1%
Some College / Associate 19.7%
Less Than High School 3.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.1%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 9.8%
Self-Employed 6.2%
Government Workers 22.0%
Private For-Profit 71.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.1%
Retail
13.3%
Prof. Services
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Transportation
5.8%
Finance
4.8%
Construction
2.9%
Public Admin
2.6%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture
1.8%
Wholesale
1.4%
Occupation
Management
43.1%
Food Prep
20.7%
Sales
18.3%
Production
13.7%
Construction
4.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.5 min
Drove Alone 76.1%
Carpool 7.3%
Public Transit 3.7%
Work from Home 9.8%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,228
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.2%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
9.5%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
10.0%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 17.4% Working age (18–64): 82.6% 65 and over: 19.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.2%
Naturalized Citizen 38.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
55.5%
Latin America
19.2%
Africa
13.7%
Europe
11.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 16.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.7%
Uninsured 5.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.5%
Has a Computer 92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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