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 High-density area
- $33,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $231,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Peoria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd 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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,486. The poverty rate is 44.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $231,000 (20% above the average Illinois ZIP), with only 13.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $965.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61602 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 61602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61602.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 41
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Finance and insurance 36
Finance and insurance
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 33
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 29
Other services (except public administration)
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61602?
33.3
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
8.2%
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?
$33,750
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$36,486
Per Capita Income
44.6%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61602 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Peoria, 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)
$33,750 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
977housing units
977
Total Housing Units
891
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
1.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,000
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 61602 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
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
25,268 residents
- 61603
Peoria (61603)
17,600 residents
- 61605
Peoria (61605)
16,303 residents
- 61607 10,941
Peoria (61607)
10,941 residents
- 61606 8,051
Peoria (61606)
8,051 residents
- 61616 6,116
Peoria Heights (61616)
6,116 residents
- 61610 5,476
Creve Coeur (61610)
5,476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61602 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
$78,750 median income
- 61607
Peoria (61607)
$75,532 median income
- 61614
Peoria (61614)
$66,924 median income
- 61616
Peoria Heights (61616)
$60,099 median income
- 61604
Peoria (61604)
$52,414 median income
- 61610
Creve Coeur (61610)
$47,993 median income
- 61603
Peoria (61603)
$41,618 median income
- 61606
Peoria (61606)
$39,196 median income
- 61602
Peoria (61602)
$33,750 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61602, 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 (1,055 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 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.
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