61603 ZIP Code
Peoria, Illinois
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61603 |
| City/Town: | Peoria |
| County: | Peoria |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,789 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,069 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,920 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,233 |
| Median Home Value: | $69,600 |
| Land Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7098, -89.5755 |
Population Information (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,789 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,101 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,688 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 895 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,386 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,146 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,157 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,333 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,887 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,262 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,893 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 955 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 993 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,290 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 384 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 208 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $69,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $961 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,233 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,528 | 79.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,705 | 20.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,122 | 47.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,406 | 52.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,872 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 276 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,132 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,738 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,325 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 763 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,237 | 12.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 401 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,069 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,367 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,531 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,920 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,649 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,283 | 82.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,343 | 17.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,467 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,477 | 87.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 570 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 236 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,694 | 42.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,441 | 40.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 120 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 441 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,057 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 910 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,375 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 956 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 62 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 350 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 663 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 559 | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 879 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 811 | 12.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,087 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,024 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 631 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 648 | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 154 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 72 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,613 | 73.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 912 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 105 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 226 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 35 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 231 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 334 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 811 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 198 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 643 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 277 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 31 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 203 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 514 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,862 | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 990 | 15.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 316 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 87 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,273 | 90.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,531 | 41.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,472 | 60.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,444 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,572 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,970 | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,448 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 518 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 443 | 6.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,365 | 36.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,197 | 75.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 51 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 512 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 253 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 333 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 344 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 490 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 53 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 84 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 106 | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 141 | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 272 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 586 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 541 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,315 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,155 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,017 | 48.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 337 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,250 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,678 | 32.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,046 | 37.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 722 | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 200 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,210 | 79.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 23 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,236 | 18.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,011 | 15.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,218 | 49.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,874 | 28.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 425 | 6.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 901 | 28.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,512 | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 391 | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 179 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 72 | 2.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 49 | 1.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 18 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,000 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $373 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $961 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.38 |
Households (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,528 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,196 | 18.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 364 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,646 | 25.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,911 | 44.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,632 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,653 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,071 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,638 | 59.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,341 | 22.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 70 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 952 | 15.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,302 | 54.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,487 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 161 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 215 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,182 | 48.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 909 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,020 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,673 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 502 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,717 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,751 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 139 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,878 | 68.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 734 | 26.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,280 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,483 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,610 | 64.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 790 | 31.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 163 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 83 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,259 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 135 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 530 | 392.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 530 | 392.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 530 | 392.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 31.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 87 | 64.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 253 | 187.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 9.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,894 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,877 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,017 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 678 | 4.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 72 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 71 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 196 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,528 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,002 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
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