Peoria Heights, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61616
Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,116
- 937/sq mi High-density area
- $60,099
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Peoria Heights pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 937
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61616 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 61616 (Peoria Heights, IL) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.9 in 2023 to 172.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61616 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Peoria Heights, Peoria County, Illinois, home to 6,116 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 937 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61616 reports a modest median household income of $60,099 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,036. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,700 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $913; owner occupancy is 66.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61616 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 61616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Peoria Heights, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61616.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 61616, Peoria Heights, 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
6,116
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
937
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61616?
41.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$60,099
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$43,036
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61616 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Peoria Heights, 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)
$60,099 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,181housing units
3,181
Total Housing Units
2,898
Occupied Units
283
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,700
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1957
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
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61616 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 123 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 131 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 155 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 170 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 172 |
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 164 business establishments in ZIP 61616, employing approximately 2,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,823,000.
164
Businesses
2,163
Employees
$126.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.8% |
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 61616 vs 61603 →
ZIP 61616 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
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
25,268 residents
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
22,432 residents
- 61603
Peoria (61603)
17,600 residents
- 61606 8,051
Peoria (61606)
8,051 residents
- 61616 6,116
Peoria Heights (61616)
6,116 residents
- 61610 5,476
Creve Coeur (61610)
5,476 residents
- 61602 1,055
Peoria (61602)
1,055 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61616 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61616 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
$79,817 median income
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
$78,750 median income
- 61614
Peoria (61614)
$66,924 median income
- 61616
Peoria Heights (61616)
$60,099 median income
- 61604
Peoria (61604)
$52,414 median income
- 61610
Creve Coeur (61610)
$47,993 median income
- 61603
Peoria (61603)
$41,618 median income
- 61606
Peoria (61606)
$39,196 median income
- 61602
Peoria (61602)
$33,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61616 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61603 | Peoria, IL | 17,600 | 2.3 mi |
| 61614 | Peoria, IL | 27,628 | 1.9 mi |
| 61611 | East Peoria, IL | 25,268 | 3.1 mi |
| 61552 | Mossville, IL | 239 | 4.9 mi |
| 61606 | Peoria, IL | 8,051 | 3.8 mi |
| 61625 | Peoria, IL | 385 | 4.0 mi |
| 61615 | Peoria, IL | 22,432 | 4.3 mi |
| 61602 | Peoria, IL | 1,055 | 5.3 mi |
| 61604 | Peoria, IL | 31,647 | 5.1 mi |
| 61610 | Creve Coeur, IL | 5,476 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61616, 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 (6,116 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 61616 in?
ZIP code 61616 (Peoria Heights) 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 61616?
ZIP code 61616 in Peoria Heights, IL has a population of 6,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61616?
The median household income in ZIP 61616 is $60,099, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61616?
The median home value in ZIP 61616 is $117,700, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61616 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61616?
ZIP code 61616 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 2,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61616 are: Finance and insurance (26), Accommodation and food services (25), Retail trade (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61616?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61616 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 61616?
In ZIP code 61616, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 61616?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61616 is 16.7 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 61616?
In ZIP code 61616, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61616 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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