ZIP Code 61615

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Peoria · Peoria County · Illinois

Population
22,432

274/sq mi

Median income
$79,817

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$215,700

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
54.5%

Median age 36.1

Land area
81.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 61615 in Peoria, Illinois has a population of 22,432. The median household income is $79,817, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $215,700, 22% below the US average. 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.9 square miles in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. The area is home to 22,432 residents, producing a population density of 274 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61615 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61615 sits at $79,817 (0% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $55,272. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $215,700 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,134 per month, and 58.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Peoria County, so you can benchmark 61615 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61615.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,432

Population

81.9

Area (sq mi)

274

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61615?

36.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

13.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 10.8%
Asian 11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$55,272

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,413

Total Housing Units

10,897

Occupied Units

516

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.7%
Renter 41.3%

$215,700

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$1,134

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Peoria, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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