Edwards, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61528
Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,668
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $183,140
- Median income Above-median income area
- $329,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edwards pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61528 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61528 (Edwards, IL) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.3 in 2023 to 199.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61528 covers 47.4 square miles in Edwards, Peoria County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,668 residents on file, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61528 skews affluent, with a median household income of $183,140 (129% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,230. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $329,300 (72% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 96.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61528 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61528
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61528.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61528, Edwards, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,668
Population
47.4
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61528?
43.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
10.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$183,140
Median Household Income
+129% vs state ZIP avg
$70,230
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61528 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Edwards, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$183,140 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,246housing units
1,246
Total Housing Units
1,177
Occupied Units
69
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,300
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61528 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 142 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 147 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 165 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 179 |
| 2024 | +11.3% | 200 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 61528, employing approximately 597 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,657,000.
44
Businesses
597
Employees
$46.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61528 vs 61615 →
ZIP 61528 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61604
Peoria (61604)
31,647 residents
- 61614
Peoria (61614)
27,628 residents
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
22,432 residents
- 61605
Peoria (61605)
16,303 residents
- 61607 10,941
Peoria (61607)
10,941 residents
- 61525 9,021
Dunlap (61525)
9,021 residents
- 61606 8,051
Peoria (61606)
8,051 residents
- 61517 3,259
Brimfield (61517)
3,259 residents
- 61536 2,919
Hanna City (61536)
2,919 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61528 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61528 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61528
Edwards (61528)
$183,140 median income
- 61525
Dunlap (61525)
$161,165 median income
- 61517
Brimfield (61517)
$99,886 median income
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
$79,817 median income
- 61607
Peoria (61607)
$75,532 median income
- 61536
Hanna City (61536)
$74,249 median income
- 61614 $66,924
Peoria (61614)
$66,924 median income
- 61604 $52,414
Peoria (61604)
$52,414 median income
- 61606 $39,196
Peoria (61606)
$39,196 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61528 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61615 | Peoria, IL | 22,432 | 4.0 mi |
| 61525 | Dunlap, IL | 9,021 | 5.6 mi |
| 61614 | Peoria, IL | 27,628 | 6.3 mi |
| 61604 | Peoria, IL | 31,647 | 6.2 mi |
| 61536 | Hanna City, IL | 2,919 | 7.0 mi |
| 61517 | Brimfield, IL | 3,259 | 7.6 mi |
| 61607 | Peoria, IL | 10,941 | 10.5 mi |
| 61606 | Peoria, IL | 8,051 | 8.0 mi |
| 61625 | Peoria, IL | 385 | 8.1 mi |
| 61605 | Peoria, IL | 16,303 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61528, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,668 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61528 in?
ZIP code 61528 (Edwards) is located in Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/peoria-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61528?
ZIP code 61528 in Edwards, IL has a population of 2,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61528?
The median household income in ZIP 61528 is $183,140, which is 140% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61528?
The median home value in ZIP 61528 is $329,300, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61528?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61528 is White at 90.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61528?
ZIP code 61528 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61528?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61528 are: Construction (9), Health care and social assistance (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61528?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61528 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61528?
In ZIP code 61528, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61528?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61528 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61528?
In ZIP code 61528, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61528?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61528 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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