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Peoria, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61614

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

27,628
885/sq mi
$66,924
Median income
$172,100
Median home value
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Peoria pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
885
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61614 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, with 27,628 residents across 31.2 square miles, a density of 885 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61614 reports a modest median household income of $66,924 (16% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,552. Poverty here runs at 13.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $172,100 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $993 a month; 64.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 61614 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Peoria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61614.

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 61614, 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

27,628

Population

31.2

Area (sq mi)

885

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61614?

37.2

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.3%
African American 18.1%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$66,924

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$43,552

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61614 ranks nationally

Peoria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,924 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,444

Total Housing Units

12,824

Occupied Units

620

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$172,100

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$993

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

163

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+63%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61614 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 117
2021 +8.0% 126
2022 +11.4% 141
2023 +8.5% 153
2024 +6.6% 163

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 806 business establishments in ZIP 61614, employing approximately 12,118 people with a combined annual payroll of $541,213,000.

806

Businesses

12,118

Employees

$541.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 181 22.5%
Retail trade 123 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 96 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 83 10.3%
Finance and insurance 79 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 5.0%
Construction 28 3.5%
Manufacturing 16 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.7%
Wholesale trade 12 1.5%
Educational services 12 1.5%
Information 9 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 61614 vs 61616 →

ZIP 61614 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 61614 ranks #2 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 61614 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 61614 ranks #3 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
61616 Peoria Heights, IL 6,116 1.9 mi
61615 Peoria, IL 22,432 2.4 mi
61606 Peoria, IL 8,051 4.1 mi
61625 Peoria, IL 385 4.3 mi
61603 Peoria, IL 17,600 3.5 mi
61602 Peoria, IL 1,055 5.8 mi
61552 Mossville, IL 239 4.5 mi
61604 Peoria, IL 31,647 4.5 mi
61605 Peoria, IL 16,303 5.9 mi
61611 East Peoria, IL 25,268 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

61604 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 31,647
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
61607 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 10,941

Related Areas

Peoria County Peoria, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61614 in? ▼
ZIP code 61614 (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 61614? ▼
ZIP code 61614 in Peoria, IL has a population of 27,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61614? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61614 is $66,924, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61614? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61614 is $172,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61614? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61614 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61614? ▼
ZIP code 61614 has 806 business establishments employing approximately 12,118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61614? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61614 are: Health care and social assistance (181), Retail trade (123), Accommodation and food services (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61614? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61614 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 61614? ▼
In ZIP code 61614, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% 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 61614? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61614 is 16.5 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 61614? ▼
In ZIP code 61614, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61614? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61614 is 13.6% 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.