61605 ZIP Code
Peoria, Illinois
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61605 |
| City/Town: | Peoria |
| County: | Peoria |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,776 |
| Median Household Income: | $23,155 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,415 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,158 |
| Median Home Value: | $47,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6765, -89.6331 |
Population Information (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,776 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,213 | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,563 | 54.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,067 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,332 | 9.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,006 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 993 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 715 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,654 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,703 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,426 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 701 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,090 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,317 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 576 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 196 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $47,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $810 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,158 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,836 | 81.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,322 | 18.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,257 | 38.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,579 | 61.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,663 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 716 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,226 | 14.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,590 | 41.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,090 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 658 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 292 | 3.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 91 | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 4.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $23,155 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $36,484 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $34,645 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,415 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,885 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,100 | 83.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 785 | 16.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,127 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,583 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 323 | 7.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 194 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,357 | 31.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,016 | 58.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 75 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 590 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 672 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 886 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,168 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 743 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 372 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,085 | 18.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 713 | 12.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,272 | 21.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 632 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 403 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,048 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 380 | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 258 | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 0.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 20 | 0.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,007 | 73.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 465 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 161 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 50 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 133 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 113 | 2.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 144 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 408 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 30 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 604 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 170 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 82 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 557 | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 936 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 811 | 19.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 166 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 72 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 36.8% | 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 (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,443 | 90.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,258 | 30.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,399 | 68.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,327 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,480 | 59.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,959 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,368 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 905 | 15.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 422 | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,909 | 49.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,357 | 74.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 168 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 352 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 205 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 181 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 128 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 748 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 232 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 422 | 5.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 300 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 392 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 601 | 8.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 933 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 771 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 698 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,809 | 39.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 170 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 952 | 13.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,025 | 42.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,203 | 30.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 705 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 103 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,288 | 73.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 40 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,464 | 25.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,336 | 22.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,772 | 47.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,272 | 21.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 456 | 7.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,197 | 53.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 549 | 24.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 98 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 86 | 3.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 120 | 5.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 54 | 2.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 144 | 6.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,040 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $391 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $810 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,836 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,339 | 22.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 385 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,446 | 24.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,574 | 44.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,944 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,817 | 31.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,680 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,458 | 52.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,513 | 32.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 191 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 491 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,696 | 57.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,341 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 243 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 238 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,776 | 53.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 800 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 284 | 8.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,664 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 688 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,770 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,145 | 22.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 364 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,880 | 59.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 901 | 28.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,023 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,571 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,161 | 73.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 400 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 342 | 21.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,344 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 69 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 432 | 626.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 432 | 626.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 432 | 626.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 15.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 369 | 534.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,709 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,918 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 791 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 728 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 52 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,836 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,884 | 83.7% | 89.4% |
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