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Peoria, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61602

Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,055
283/sq mi
$33,750
Median income
$231,000
Median home value
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peoria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
283
people per sq mi
14%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61602 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, home to just 1,055 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 283 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61602 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,750 (58% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,486. The poverty rate stands at 44.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $231,000 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $965 per month, and 13.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Peoria County, so you can benchmark 61602 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 61602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61602.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 61602, Peoria, 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

1,055

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

283

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61602?

33.3

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.0%
African American 16.7%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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?

$33,750

Median Household Income

-58% vs state

$36,486

Per Capita Income

44.6%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61602 ranks nationally

Peoria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$33,750 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

977

Total Housing Units

891

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

1.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 13.9%
Renter 86.1%

$231,000

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$965

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 403 business establishments in ZIP 61602, employing approximately 17,611 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,563,904,000.

403

Businesses

17,611

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 28.0%
Accommodation and food services 41 10.2%
Finance and insurance 36 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 33 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 7.2%
Manufacturing 22 5.5%
Wholesale trade 22 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.5%
Retail trade 15 3.7%
Construction 13 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.2%
Information 12 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.2%
Utilities 4 1.0%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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 61602 vs 61605 →

ZIP 61602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61602 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61602 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61605 Peoria, IL 16,303 1.4 mi
61625 Peoria, IL 385 1.6 mi
61606 Peoria, IL 8,051 1.7 mi
61610 Creve Coeur, IL 5,476 2.2 mi
61603 Peoria, IL 17,600 3.1 mi
61604 Peoria, IL 31,647 3.2 mi
61614 Peoria, IL 27,628 5.8 mi
61611 East Peoria, IL 25,268 4.5 mi
61616 Peoria Heights, IL 6,116 5.3 mi
61607 Peoria, IL 10,941 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

61604 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 31,647
61614 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 27,628
61615 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 22,432
61603 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 17,600
61605 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 16,303
61523 standard
Chillicothe, IL
Pop: 11,204

Related Areas

Peoria County Peoria, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61602 in? ▼
ZIP code 61602 (Peoria) 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 61602? ▼
ZIP code 61602 in Peoria, IL has a population of 1,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61602? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61602 is $33,750, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61602? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61602 is $231,000, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61602? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61602 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61602? ▼
ZIP code 61602 has 403 business establishments employing approximately 17,611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61602? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61602 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (113), Accommodation and food services (41), Finance and insurance (36). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61602? ▼
In ZIP code 61602, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61602? ▼
In ZIP code 61602, approximately 13.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61602? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61602 is 44.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.