The U.S. ZIP Code 61920 is associated with Charleston, IL in Coles County. The current population estimate is 23,839. It is estimated that 14.6% of residents in the 61920 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 28.7 years. In this Illinois region, an estimated 92.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,695. Approximately 15% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $45,740.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 61920 is $45,740, while the region's mean household income is $69,780. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,695. The per capita income in ZIP Code 61920 of $27,695 is approximately 23.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 15.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately61.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 61920 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.5% of 61920 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 61920, 92.7% of the population graduated high school, while 34.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.9% in this Coles County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.1% |
| Associate's degree | 10.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 61920, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.5% of 61920 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 61920 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.8%), followed by Black or African American (8.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 61920, 95.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Coles County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 61920 are younger than average. The median age of 28.7 years in ZIP Code 61920 is approximately 24.67% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.7% of the population in 61920 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 15.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 61920 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 19.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 61920 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 61920 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 61920, an estimated 17.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Coles County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
In 61920, 61.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.4 minutes. Approximately 36.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 61920 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 61920 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.3% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 36.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 61920, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 61920 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Coles County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 48 |
| Credit card | 14 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 14 |
| Debt collection | 10 |
| Checking or savings account | 8 |
| Other | 9 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 46 |
| Improper use of your report | 15 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 13 |
| Written notification about debt | 4 |
| Closing an account | 3 |
| Other | 22 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 61920 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 61920 | 9.06¢/kWh | 3.63¢/kWh | 0.77¢/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 61920 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.43 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.31 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.9 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.01 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.06 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.04 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.68 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.98 | 1.78 | 5.46 |