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Peoria, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61607

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

10,941
132/sq mi
$75,532
Median income
$157,100
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peoria pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
132
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61607 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61607 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, home to 10,941 residents across 83.0 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61607 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,532 (6% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,551. Local economic indicators show a 6.8% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $157,100 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,108 monthly, and 85.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Peoria County, letting you compare 61607 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 61607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61607.

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 61607, 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

10,941

Population

83.0

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61607?

43.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$75,532

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$40,551

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61607 ranks nationally

Peoria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,532 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,902

Total Housing Units

4,581

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$157,100

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1964

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

161

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+61%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61607 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 127
2021 +3.0% 131
2022 +9.9% 143
2023 +1.1% 145
2024 +11.0% 161

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 254 business establishments in ZIP 61607, employing approximately 4,355 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,247,000.

254

Businesses

4,355

Employees

$213.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 35 13.8%
Construction 30 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 28 11.0%
Retail trade 26 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 24 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 6.3%
Wholesale trade 15 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 5.5%
Manufacturing 13 5.1%
Finance and insurance 13 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.4%
Educational services 3 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 61607 vs 61547 →

ZIP 61607 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 61607 ranks #4 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 61607 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 61607 ranks #2 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
61547 Mapleton, IL 3,779 3.2 mi
61605 Peoria, IL 16,303 4.2 mi
61610 Creve Coeur, IL 5,476 4.6 mi
61604 Peoria, IL 31,647 5.5 mi
61602 Peoria, IL 1,055 5.1 mi
61625 Peoria, IL 385 6.0 mi
61606 Peoria, IL 8,051 6.2 mi
61554 Pekin, IL 43,810 7.1 mi
61539 Kingston Mines, IL 205 6.7 mi
61536 Hanna City, IL 2,919 6.8 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 61607 in? ▼
ZIP code 61607 (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 61607? ▼
ZIP code 61607 in Peoria, IL has a population of 10,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61607? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61607 is $75,532, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61607? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61607 is $157,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61607? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61607 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61607? ▼
ZIP code 61607 has 254 business establishments employing approximately 4,355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61607? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61607 are: Accommodation and food services (35), Construction (30), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61607? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61607 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 61607? ▼
In ZIP code 61607, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 61607? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61607 is 21.4 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 61607? ▼
In ZIP code 61607, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61607? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61607 is 6.8% 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.