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ZIP Code 61856

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,110

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 — 61856

What is the median household income in 61856?
The median household income in 61856 is $94,841 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61856?
The poverty rate in 61856 is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61856?
$214,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61856?
The median gross rent in 61856 is $1,045 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61856 residents have a college degree?
39.9% of adults in 61856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,110
Median Income
$94,841
Median Home Value
$214,500
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,299 (+22.3%) Home Value: +$37,600 (+21.3%) Poverty Rate: +1.6 pp (+69.6%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+9.9%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-37.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,110
Median Age 42.0
Female 48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5% White (non-Hisp.) 95.2% Black 2.6% Asian 0.3% Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.8%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $94,841 ±$9,626
Per Capita Income $105,495
Median Family Income $107,841
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Child Poverty Rate 6.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
2.5%
$15–25k
4.3%
$25–35k
5.0%
$35–50k
3.5%
$50–75k
18.1%
$75–100k
16.1%
$100–150k
24.7%
$150–200k
12.1%
$200k+
9.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,492
Owner-Occupied 86.3%
Renter-Occupied 13.7%
Vacancy Rate 4.7%
Median Home Value $214,500
Median Gross Rent $1,045
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.8%
$50–100k
2.4%
$100–200k
12.1%
$200–300k
28.7%
$300–500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
46.4%
$1–1.5k
24.9%
$1.5–2k
16.2%
$2.5–3.5k
9.5%
$3.5k+
3.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.2%
1 vehicle
23.3%
2 vehicles
46.3%
3+
29.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.6%
Single-fam. att.
7.2%
2–4 units
0.7%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.3%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
15.9%
2000–2009
16.0%
2010+
7.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 39.9%
Graduate Degree 13.4%
Some College / Associate 18.0%
Less Than High School 0.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
Work from Home 7.1%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 20.8%
Private For-Profit 73.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.0%
Retail
10.2%
Prof. Services
7.5%
Finance
7.3%
Transportation
6.5%
Agriculture
5.6%
Construction
5.3%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Arts/Entmt.
4.1%
Public Admin
3.1%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
43.3%
Sales
24.2%
Food Prep
12.9%
Production
11.6%
Construction
8.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.8 min
Drove Alone 90.6%
Carpool 1.6%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 7.1%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,329
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
8.8%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
3.5%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
8.4%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
10.5%
75–84
12.4%
85+
6.5%
Under 18: 22.3% Working age (18–64): 77.7% 65 and over: 22.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
36.7%
Latin America
33.3%
Europe
30.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.5%
With a Disability 11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.9%
Uninsured 1.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.8%
Has a Computer 95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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