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ZIP Code 61820

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Population: 38,481

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 — 61820

What is the median household income in 61820?
The median household income in 61820 is $31,031 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61820?
The poverty rate in 61820 is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61820?
$175,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61820?
The median gross rent in 61820 is $1,077 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61820 residents have a college degree?
54.6% of adults in 61820 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
38,481
Median Income
$31,031
Median Home Value
$175,900
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
22.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,200 (+15.7%) Home Value: +$39,100 (+28.6%) Poverty Rate: -4.5 pp (-23.2%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+5%) Unemployment: -0.8 pp (-15.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 38,481
Median Age 22.0
Female 46.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.6% White (non-Hisp.) 56.9% Black 13.0% Asian 17.9% Two or More 8.0% Other 1.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
7.5%
Indian
4.9%
Korean
2.3%
Filipino
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Japanese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.6%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $31,031 ±$2,755
Per Capita Income $58,186
Median Family Income $65,481
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Child Poverty Rate 16.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 8.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
28.4%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
10.6%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
12.2%
$75–100k
6.9%
$100–150k
8.1%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
4.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,672
Owner-Occupied 20.0%
Renter-Occupied 80.0%
Vacancy Rate 17.6%
Median Home Value $175,900
Median Gross Rent $1,077
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 55.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.1%
$50–100k
12.5%
$100–200k
19.7%
$200–300k
23.0%
$300–500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.3%
$500–1k
41.4%
$1–1.5k
39.6%
$1.5–2k
12.4%
$2–2.5k
3.6%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
28.1%
1 vehicle
46.0%
2 vehicles
20.3%
3+
5.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
22.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
9.0%
20+ units
42.6%
Mobile home
1.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.3%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
8.7%
2000–2009
14.2%
2010+
22.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 54.6%
Graduate Degree 34.0%
Some College / Associate 13.9%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Work from Home 16.0%
Self-Employed 4.2%
Government Workers 32.8%
Private For-Profit 62.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
43.7%
Arts/Entmt.
14.4%
Prof. Services
10.6%
Retail
7.2%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Finance
3.6%
Information
3.0%
Transportation
2.9%
Construction
2.2%
Public Admin
1.8%
Wholesale
1.4%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
52.3%
Food Prep
21.0%
Sales
14.6%
Production
9.1%
Construction
3.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 14.4 min
Drove Alone 45.3%
Carpool 7.5%
Public Transit 8.5%
Work from Home 16.0%
Walked 18.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,379
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 14.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 5.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.0%
5–9
2.4%
10–14
2.3%
15–19
19.2%
20–24
36.2%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
6.0%
45–54
5.8%
55–64
3.2%
65–74
2.2%
75–84
2.9%
85+
1.6%
Under 18: 9.2% Working age (18–64): 90.8% 65 and over: 4.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 17.3%
Naturalized Citizen 21.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
69.0%
Latin America
19.0%
Europe
7.9%
Africa
2.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.3%
With a Disability 6.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.9%
Uninsured 5.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.3%
Has a Computer 97.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 62.6%
Moved from Abroad 2.9%

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