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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
$79,817
Median income
$215,700
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $55,272. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $215,700 (12% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,134 monthly, and 58.7% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61615, plus 6 more within Peoria County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 61615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria, IL

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 61615 ranks nationally

Peoria, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,817 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61615 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 61615 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 61615 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

61604 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 31,647
61614 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 27,628
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 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.

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