Peoria, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61605
Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,303
- 1,519/sq mi High-density area
- $26,392
- Median income Below-median income area
- $47,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Peoria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,519
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61605 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, home to 16,303 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 1,519 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61605 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,392 (67% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,393. Economic pressure is pronounced: 40.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $47,400 (75% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $884; owner occupancy is 42.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61605 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 61605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61605.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Construction 10
Construction
10 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 61605, 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
16,303
Population
10.7
Area (sq mi)
1,519
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61605?
35.0
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
4.4%
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?
$26,392
Median Household Income
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$17,393
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61605 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)
$26,392 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,942housing units
6,942
Total Housing Units
5,797
Occupied Units
1,145
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$47,400
Median Home Value
-75% vs state ZIP avg
$884
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 147 business establishments in ZIP 61605, employing approximately 2,000 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,102,000.
147
Businesses
2,000
Employees
$115.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 25.2% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.7% |
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 61605 vs 61602 →
ZIP 61605 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
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
22,432 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
- 61610 5,476
Creve Coeur (61610)
5,476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61605 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61605 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
$79,817 median income
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
$78,750 median income
- 61607
Peoria (61607)
$75,532 median income
- 61614
Peoria (61614)
$66,924 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 61605 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61602 | Peoria, IL | 1,055 | 1.4 mi |
| 61625 | Peoria, IL | 385 | 1.8 mi |
| 61606 | Peoria, IL | 8,051 | 2.0 mi |
| 61604 | Peoria, IL | 31,647 | 2.3 mi |
| 61610 | Creve Coeur, IL | 5,476 | 3.0 mi |
| 61603 | Peoria, IL | 17,600 | 3.9 mi |
| 61607 | Peoria, IL | 10,941 | 4.2 mi |
| 61615 | Peoria, IL | 22,432 | 6.8 mi |
| 61614 | Peoria, IL | 27,628 | 5.9 mi |
| 61611 | East Peoria, IL | 25,268 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61605, 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 (16,303 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 61605 in?
ZIP code 61605 (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 61605?
ZIP code 61605 in Peoria, IL has a population of 16,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61605?
The median household income in ZIP 61605 is $26,392, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61605?
The median home value in ZIP 61605 is $47,400, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61605 is African American at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61605?
ZIP code 61605 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 2,000 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61605 are: Health care and social assistance (37), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61605?
In ZIP code 61605, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.7% 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 61605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61605 is 18.8 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 61605?
In ZIP code 61605, approximately 42.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61605 is 40.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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