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ZIP Code 61938

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 20,440

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 — 61938

What is the median household income in 61938?
The median household income in 61938 is $54,288 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 61938?
The poverty rate in 61938 is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 61938?
$109,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 61938?
The median gross rent in 61938 is $771 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 61938 residents have a college degree?
23.1% of adults in 61938 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
20,440
Median Income
$54,288
Median Home Value
$109,100
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.3%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,748 (+21.9%) Home Value: +$16,700 (+18.1%) Poverty Rate: -0.9 pp (-7.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+13.2%) Unemployment: +2.3 pp (+38.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 20,440
Median Age 42.0
Female 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3% White (non-Hisp.) 91.1% Black 1.8% Asian 1.4% Two or More 4.7% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.7%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.2%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,288 ±$4,030
Per Capita Income $74,777
Median Family Income $70,154
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Child Poverty Rate 20.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
5.7%
$15–25k
11.3%
$25–35k
9.2%
$35–50k
14.4%
$50–75k
18.2%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
14.2%
$150–200k
6.4%
$200k+
3.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,299
Owner-Occupied 61.2%
Renter-Occupied 38.8%
Vacancy Rate 9.4%
Median Home Value $109,100
Median Gross Rent $771
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 28.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.6%
$50–100k
32.1%
$100–200k
22.7%
$200–300k
11.9%
$300–500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.9%
$500–1k
51.0%
$1–1.5k
20.0%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
$2–2.5k
2.4%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
37.6%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3+
17.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
6.1%
Mobile home
3.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
28.3%
1940–1969
6.1%
1970–1999
14.7%
2000–2009
4.2%
2010+
2.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.1%
Graduate Degree 8.0%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.6%
Unemployment Rate 8.3%
Work from Home 3.8%
Self-Employed 4.9%
Government Workers 11.3%
Private For-Profit 83.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.7%
Manufacturing
18.7%
Retail
10.9%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Construction
7.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Transportation
6.3%
Finance
4.8%
Information
2.2%
Public Admin
1.9%
Wholesale
1.0%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
33.4%
Sales
21.4%
Production
21.1%
Food Prep
14.4%
Construction
9.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.5 min
Drove Alone 80.4%
Carpool 12.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.8%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,330
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
12.4%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 21.1% Working age (18–64): 78.9% 65 and over: 20.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.5%
Naturalized Citizen 45.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
58.2%
Europe
37.8%
Latin America
3.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.4%
With a Disability 17.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.2%
Uninsured 6.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.3%
Has a Computer 93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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