Princeville, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61559
Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,332
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $101,200
- Median income Above-median income area
- $183,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Princeville pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61559 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61559 covers 254.4 square miles in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,332 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61559 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,200 (26% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,020. Unemployment is 11.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $183,800 (4% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $931; 90.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61559 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 61559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Princeville, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61559.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 61559, Princeville, 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
3,332
Population
254.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61559?
48.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$101,200
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$51,020
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61559 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Princeville, 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)
$101,200 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
1,488housing units
1,488
Total Housing Units
1,436
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,800
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$931
Median Rent
1958
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
+4.4%
YoY Change (2023)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61559 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.8% | 139 |
| 2020 | -1.0% | 138 |
| 2021 | +2.8% | 142 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 172 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 179 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 61559, employing approximately 499 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,398,000.
75
Businesses
499
Employees
$32.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 61559 vs 61517 →
ZIP 61559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
22,432 residents
- 61525
Dunlap (61525)
9,021 residents
- 61559 3,332
Princeville (61559)
3,332 residents
- 61517 3,259
Brimfield (61517)
3,259 residents
- 61528 2,668
Edwards (61528)
2,668 residents
- 61491 2,197
Wyoming (61491)
2,197 residents
- 61479 165
Speer (61479)
165 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61559 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61559 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
- 61479
Speer (61479)
$135,313 median income
- 61559
Princeville (61559)
$101,200 median income
- 61517
Brimfield (61517)
$99,886 median income
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
$79,817 median income
- 61491 $62,500
Wyoming (61491)
$62,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61559 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61559, 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 (3,332 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 61559 in?
ZIP code 61559 (Princeville) 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 61559?
ZIP code 61559 in Princeville, IL has a population of 3,332 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61559?
The median household income in ZIP 61559 is $101,200, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61559?
The median home value in ZIP 61559 is $183,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61559 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61559?
ZIP code 61559 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61559 are: Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (9), Wholesale trade (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61559?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61559 increased by 4.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 61559?
In ZIP code 61559, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 61559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61559 is 21.3 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 61559?
In ZIP code 61559, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61559 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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