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Peoria, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61604

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

31,647
774/sq mi
$52,414
Median income
$100,300
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peoria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
774
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61604 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, with 31,647 residents across 40.9 square miles, a density of 774 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61604 reports a modest median household income of $52,414 (35% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,724. Local economic indicators show a 21.4% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $100,300 for a typical home value (48% below the state average), with rent averaging $884 a month; 68.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61604, plus 6 more within Peoria County, give a clearer read than the 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 61604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61604.

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 61604, 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

31,647

Population

40.9

Area (sq mi)

774

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61604?

40.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 56.9%
African American 25.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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

How ZIP 61604 ranks nationally

Peoria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,414 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$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 61604 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 61604 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 61604 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 61604 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

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
61607 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 10,941

Related Areas

Peoria County Peoria, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61604 in? ▼
ZIP code 61604 (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 61604? ▼
ZIP code 61604 in Peoria, IL has a population of 31,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61604? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61604 is $52,414, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61604? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61604 is $100,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61604? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61604 is White at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61604? ▼
ZIP code 61604 has 426 business establishments employing approximately 6,719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61604? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61604 are: Retail trade (85), Accommodation and food services (58), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61604? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61604 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 42%. 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 61604? ▼
In ZIP code 61604, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 61604? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61604 is 18.1 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 61604? ▼
In ZIP code 61604, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61604? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61604 is 21.4% 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.