East Peoria, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61611
Tazewell County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,268
- 238/sq mi High-density area
- $78,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Peoria pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 238
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61611 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61611 (East Peoria, IL) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.0 in 2023 to 168.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61611 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Peoria, Tazewell County, Illinois, with 25,268 residents across 106.0 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61611 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (2% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,104. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,800 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $939; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 61611 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 61611
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Peoria, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61611.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 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 61611, East 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
25,268
Population
106.0
Area (sq mi)
238
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61611?
42.7
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$78,750
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$40,104
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61611 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
East 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)
$78,750 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,302housing units
11,302
Total Housing Units
10,202
Occupied Units
1,100
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,800
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$939
Median Rent
1969
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61611 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 127 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 134 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 147 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 158 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 169 |
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 678 business establishments in ZIP 61611, employing approximately 14,491 people with a combined annual payroll of $757,208,000.
678
Businesses
14,491
Employees
$757.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 112 | 16.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 66 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.2% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 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 61611 vs 61603 →
ZIP 61611 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
- 61571
Washington (61571)
23,744 residents
- 61603
Peoria (61603)
17,600 residents
- 61605
Peoria (61605)
16,303 residents
- 61606 8,051
Peoria (61606)
8,051 residents
- 61616 6,116
Peoria Heights (61616)
6,116 residents
- 61610 5,476
Creve Coeur (61610)
5,476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61611 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61571
Washington (61571)
$90,386 median income
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
$78,750 median income
- 61614
Peoria (61614)
$66,924 median income
- 61616
Peoria Heights (61616)
$60,099 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 $33,750
Peoria (61602)
$33,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61611 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61603 | Peoria, IL | 17,600 | 2.2 mi |
| 61616 | Peoria Heights, IL | 6,116 | 3.1 mi |
| 61606 | Peoria, IL | 8,051 | 4.0 mi |
| 61625 | Peoria, IL | 385 | 4.1 mi |
| 61602 | Peoria, IL | 1,055 | 4.5 mi |
| 61614 | Peoria, IL | 27,628 | 4.9 mi |
| 61604 | Peoria, IL | 31,647 | 6.2 mi |
| 61571 | Washington, IL | 23,744 | 6.1 mi |
| 61610 | Creve Coeur, IL | 5,476 | 5.7 mi |
| 61605 | Peoria, IL | 16,303 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61611, 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 (25,268 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 61611 in?
ZIP code 61611 (East Peoria) is located in Tazewell County, Illinois. Tazewell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tazewell-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61611?
ZIP code 61611 in East Peoria, IL has a population of 25,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61611?
The median household income in ZIP 61611 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61611?
The median home value in ZIP 61611 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61611 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61611?
ZIP code 61611 has 678 business establishments employing approximately 14,491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61611?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61611 are: Retail trade (112), Accommodation and food services (101), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61611 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 61611?
In ZIP code 61611, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 61611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61611 is 21.2 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 61611?
In ZIP code 61611, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61611 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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