ZIP Code 61606
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Peoria · Peoria County · Illinois
- Population
- 8,051
- Median income
- $39,196
- Median home value
- $142,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.8%
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
2,330/sq mi
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 23.4
Chicago
ZIP code 61606 in Peoria, Illinois has a population of 8,051. The median household income is $39,196, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $142,700, 49% below the US average. 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. The area is home to 8,051 residents, producing a population density of 2,330 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 61606 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61606 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $142,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 42.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Peoria County, so you can benchmark 61606 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 61606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61606.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 61606, 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
8,051
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
2,330
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61606?
23.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
5.0%
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?
$39,196
Median Household Income
-51% vs state
$29,037
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,059
Total Housing Units
2,544
Occupied Units
515
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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