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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
$60,099
Median income
$117,700
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 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.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61616?

41.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

How ZIP 61616 ranks nationally

Peoria Heights, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,099 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$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 61616 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 61616 ranks #7 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 61616 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 61616 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

61604 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 31,647
61614 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 27,628
61615 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 22,432
61603 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 17,600
61605 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 16,303
61523 standard
Chillicothe, IL
Pop: 11,204

Related Areas

Peoria County Peoria Heights, IL Illinois

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.

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