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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
$78,750
Median income
$164,800
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
32th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,104. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,800 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tazewell County, letting you compare 61611 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 61611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Peoria, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61611.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61611?

42.7

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$40,104

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61611 ranks nationally

East Peoria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,750 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,302

Total Housing Units

10,202

Occupied Units

1,100

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$164,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61611 ranks #3 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 61611 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 61611 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Tazewell County

61554 standard
Pekin, IL
Pop: 43,810
61571 standard
Washington, IL
Pop: 23,744
61550 standard
Morton, IL
Pop: 17,721
61610 standard
Creve Coeur, IL
Pop: 5,476
61755 standard
Mackinaw, IL
Pop: 4,669
61568 standard
Tremont, IL
Pop: 4,459

Related Areas

Tazewell County East Peoria, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.