The U.S. ZIP Code 61436 is associated with Gilson, IL in Knox County. The current population estimate is 732. The median household income is at $70,714, while an estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in 61436 is estimated to at 46.0 years, and about 25.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Illinois region, an estimated 96.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $37,045.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 61436 is $70,714, while the region's mean household income is $86,909. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,045. The per capita income in ZIP Code 61436 of $37,045 is approximately 2.79% more than the per capita income in Illinois overall of $36,038. An estimated 9.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 2.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.8% of the population in 61436 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.5% of 61436 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 61436, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 27.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.7% in this Knox County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 61436, 96.9% is one race, while 3.1% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 61436 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 61436 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (6.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.9% |
In ZIP Code 61436, 96.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Knox County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 61436 are older than average. The median age of 46.0 years in ZIP Code 61436 is approximately 20.73% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 61436 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 61436 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 61436 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 61436 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 61436, an estimated 36.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 26.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Knox County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 36.6% |
In 61436, 65.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 15.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.2 minutes. Approximately 18.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 61436 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 61436 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.0% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 17.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.4% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 6.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 61436 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 61436 | 11.88¢/kWh | 9.76¢/kWh | 4.95¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 16.36¢/kWh | 12.28¢/kWh | 10.27¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 61436 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.51 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.91 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.92 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.2 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.06 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.75 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.87 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.91 | 1.78 | 5.46 |