Peoria, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61615
Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,432
- 274/sq mi High-density area
- $79,817
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Peoria pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 274
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61615 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 61615 (Peoria, IL) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 143.8 in 2023 to 152.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61615 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, with 22,432 residents across 81.9 square miles, a density of 274 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61615 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,817 (0% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,272. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $215,700 (12% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,134; 58.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61615 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 61615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61615.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 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 61615, 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
22,432
Population
81.9
Area (sq mi)
274
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61615?
36.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
13.0%
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?
$79,817
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$55,272
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61615 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
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)
$79,817 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
11,413housing units
11,413
Total Housing Units
10,897
Occupied Units
516
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,134
Median Rent
1988
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
153
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+53%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61615 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +53% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 113 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 118 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 129 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 144 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 153 |
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 826 business establishments in ZIP 61615, employing approximately 21,907 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,212,173,000.
826
Businesses
21,907
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 148 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 56 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 3.9% |
| Information | 26 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
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 61615 vs 61614 →
ZIP 61615 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
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
22,432 residents
- 61603
Peoria (61603)
17,600 residents
- 61605
Peoria (61605)
16,303 residents
- 61525 9,021
Dunlap (61525)
9,021 residents
- 61606 8,051
Peoria (61606)
8,051 residents
- 61616 6,116
Peoria Heights (61616)
6,116 residents
- 61528 2,668
Edwards (61528)
2,668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61615 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61615 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61528
Edwards (61528)
$183,140 median income
- 61525
Dunlap (61525)
$161,165 median income
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
$79,817 median income
- 61614 $66,924
Peoria (61614)
$66,924 median income
- 61616 $60,099
Peoria Heights (61616)
$60,099 median income
- 61604 $52,414
Peoria (61604)
$52,414 median income
- 61603 $41,618
Peoria (61603)
$41,618 median income
- 61606 $39,196
Peoria (61606)
$39,196 median income
- 61605 $26,392
Peoria (61605)
$26,392 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61615 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61614 | Peoria, IL | 27,628 | 2.4 mi |
| 61604 | Peoria, IL | 31,647 | 4.8 mi |
| 61528 | Edwards, IL | 2,668 | 4.0 mi |
| 61525 | Dunlap, IL | 9,021 | 5.3 mi |
| 61616 | Peoria Heights, IL | 6,116 | 4.3 mi |
| 61606 | Peoria, IL | 8,051 | 5.5 mi |
| 61625 | Peoria, IL | 385 | 5.6 mi |
| 61605 | Peoria, IL | 16,303 | 6.8 mi |
| 61552 | Mossville, IL | 239 | 5.1 mi |
| 61603 | Peoria, IL | 17,600 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61615, 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 (22,432 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 61615 in?
ZIP code 61615 (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 61615?
ZIP code 61615 in Peoria, IL has a population of 22,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61615?
The median household income in ZIP 61615 is $79,817, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61615?
The median home value in ZIP 61615 is $215,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61615?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61615 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61615?
ZIP code 61615 has 826 business establishments employing approximately 21,907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61615?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61615 are: Retail trade (148), Health care and social assistance (92), Other services (except public administration) (90). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61615?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61615 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 53%. 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 61615?
In ZIP code 61615, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 61615?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61615 is 20.4 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 61615?
In ZIP code 61615, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61615?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61615 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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