ZIP Code 61604
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Peoria · Peoria County · Illinois
- Population
- 31,647
- Median income
- $52,414
- Median home value
- $100,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.5%
- Land area
- 40.9 sq mi
774/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
Chicago
ZIP code 61604 in Peoria, Illinois has a population of 31,647. The median household income is $52,414, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $100,300, 64% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.9 square miles in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. The area is home to 31,647 residents, producing a population density of 774 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61604 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61604 sits at $52,414 (35% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,724. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $100,300 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $884 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Peoria County, so you can benchmark 61604 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61604.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Construction 33
Construction
33 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61604, Peoria, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,647
Population
40.9
Area (sq mi)
774
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61604?
40.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
6.3%
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?
$52,414
Median Household Income
-35% vs state
$29,724
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,202
Total Housing Units
12,176
Occupied Units
1,026
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,300
Median Home Value
-48% vs state
$884
Median Rent
1957
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
142
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+42%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61604 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +42% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 102 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 111 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 123 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 137 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 142 |
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 426 business establishments in ZIP 61604, employing approximately 6,719 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,068,000.
426
Businesses
6,719
Employees
$312.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 33 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.2% |
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 61604 vs 61606 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61606 | Peoria, IL | 8,051 | 2.2 mi |
| 61625 | Peoria, IL | 385 | 2.2 mi |
| 61605 | Peoria, IL | 16,303 | 2.3 mi |
| 61615 | Peoria, IL | 22,432 | 4.8 mi |
| 61602 | Peoria, IL | 1,055 | 3.2 mi |
| 61603 | Peoria, IL | 17,600 | 4.0 mi |
| 61614 | Peoria, IL | 27,628 | 4.5 mi |
| 61607 | Peoria, IL | 10,941 | 5.5 mi |
| 61610 | Creve Coeur, IL | 5,476 | 5.2 mi |
| 61611 | East Peoria, IL | 25,268 | 6.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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