ZIP Code 61616
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Peoria Heights · Peoria County · Illinois
- Population
- 6,116
- Median income
- $60,099
- Median home value
- $117,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.2%
- Land area
- 6.5 sq mi
937/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Chicago
ZIP code 61616 in Peoria Heights, Illinois has a population of 6,116. The median household income is $60,099, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $117,700, 58% below the US average. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in Peoria Heights, Peoria County, Illinois. The area is home to 6,116 residents, producing a population density of 937 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 61616 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61616 sits at $60,099 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,036. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $117,700 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Peoria County, so you can benchmark 61616 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 61616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,036
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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