The U.S. ZIP Code 61006 is associated with Ashton, IL in Lee County. The current population estimate is 1,841. In this Illinois region, an estimated 90.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,780. The median household income is at $59,408, while an estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 61006 is approximately 43.3 years, and 24.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 61006 is $59,408, while the region's mean household income is $70,838. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,780. The per capita income in ZIP Code 61006 of $27,780 is approximately 22.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 11.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately24.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 61006 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.4% of 61006 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 61006, 90.3% of the population graduated high school, while 12.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.0% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.8% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 61006, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 61006 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 61006 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.0%), followed by Some other race (2.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 61006, 97.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% 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 Lee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 61006 are older than average. The median age of 43.3 years in ZIP Code 61006 is approximately 13.65% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 61006 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 61006 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 6.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 61006 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 61006 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 61006, an estimated 53.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Lee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 53.5% |
In 61006, 62.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.7 minutes. Approximately 16.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 61006 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 61006 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.2% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.5% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 61006 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.82 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.99% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.86% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 61006 | 10.44¢/kWh | 4.05¢/kWh | 1.39¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 15.35¢/kWh | 12.19¢/kWh | 9.42¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.62¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 8.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 61006 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.1 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.72 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.24 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.97 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.6 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.65 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.64 | 1.78 | 5.46 |