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Peoria, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61606

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

8,051
2,330/sq mi
$39,196
Median income
$142,700
Median home value
35.8%
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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,330
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61606 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, home to 8,051 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 2,330 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61606 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,196 (51% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,037. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. Median home value sits at $142,700 (26% below the state average), median rent at $913 a month, and owner-occupancy at 42.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Peoria County, letting you compare 61606 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 61606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61606.

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 61606, 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

8,051

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

2,330

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61606?

23.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.9%
African American 17.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$39,196

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$29,037

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61606 ranks nationally

Peoria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,196 5th percentile higher than 5% 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

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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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,059

Total Housing Units

2,544

Occupied Units

515

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.1%
Renter 57.9%

$142,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1938

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

149

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+49%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61606 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +49% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 114
2021 +7.7% 123
2022 +13.4% 140
2023 +3.9% 145
2024 +2.5% 149

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 61606, employing approximately 1,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,658,000.

114

Businesses

1,050

Employees

$61.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 22 19.3%
Retail trade 21 18.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 15 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.4%
Construction 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.6%

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 61606 vs 61625 →

ZIP 61606 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 61606 ranks #7 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 61606 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 61606 ranks #8 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
61625 Peoria, IL 385 0.2 mi
61602 Peoria, IL 1,055 1.7 mi
61605 Peoria, IL 16,303 2.0 mi
61603 Peoria, IL 17,600 2.0 mi
61604 Peoria, IL 31,647 2.2 mi
61614 Peoria, IL 27,628 4.1 mi
61610 Creve Coeur, IL 5,476 4.0 mi
61611 East Peoria, IL 25,268 4.0 mi
61616 Peoria Heights, IL 6,116 3.8 mi
61615 Peoria, IL 22,432 5.5 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 61606 in? ▼
ZIP code 61606 (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 61606? ▼
ZIP code 61606 in Peoria, IL has a population of 8,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61606 is $39,196, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61606 is $142,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61606 is White at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61606? ▼
ZIP code 61606 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61606 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Retail trade (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61606 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 49%. 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 61606? ▼
In ZIP code 61606, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 61606? ▼
In ZIP code 61606, approximately 42.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61606 is 25.8% 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.