61605 ZIP Code — Peoria, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61605 is located in Peoria, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 4.38 square miles and serves a population of 13,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61605

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $47,800. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $23,155. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 61605 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,776

population

4.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peoria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61602 Peoria (1.6 mi) 61625 Peoria (1.7 mi) 61606 Peoria (2 mi) 61604 Peoria (2.2 mi) 61633 Peoria (2.7 mi) 61638 Peoria (2.7 mi) 61629 Peoria (2.7 mi) 61630 Peoria (2.7 mi) 61636 Peoria (2.7 mi) 61634 Peoria (2.7 mi) 61637 Peoria (2.7 mi) 61613 Peoria (2.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,776
Population density	3,145 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	4.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6782
Longitude	-89.6350
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.4%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,776

Population

3,145

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$23,155

Median household income

$15,531

Per capita income

$47,800

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

38.7%

Home ownership

36.8%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

3,579

Housing units

4.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

481

Under 5

586

601

5–9

731

454

10–14

552

448

15–19

545

322

20–24

393

746

25–34

908

768

35–44

935

643

45–54

783

316

55–59

385

491

60–64

599

594

65–74

723

260

75–84

316

85+

108

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,112	29.8%
18 and over	9,664	70.2%
65 and over	2,089	15.2%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.7%

White 29.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 4%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,016	54.7%
White	4,357	29.7%
Hispanic or Latino	886	6%
Two or more races	672	4.6%
Other race	590	4%
Asian	75	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.4%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 18.6%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.6%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$23,155

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.0%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$47,800
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	38.7%
Renter occupied	61.3%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	10.4%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	39.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	42.3%
3 bedrooms	30.8%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.9%
1 vehicle	47.5%
2 vehicles	21.8%
3 or more	7.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.5%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,339	22.9%
Cohabiting couple	477	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,446	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,574	44.1%
Households with children under 18	1,944	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,817	31.1%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.5%	47.4%
Married	32.3%	27.1%
Separated	0.6%	2.1%
Widowed	4.1%	10.8%
Divorced	10.5%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	243	7.3%
Kindergarten	238	7.1%
Elementary school	1,776	53.2%
High school	800	23.9%
College / grad school	284	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Professional & management 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 3.5%

Information 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.2%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	4.1%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 36.8%

Under 18 years 45.5%

18 and over 33.2%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 50.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.1%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	13.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.6%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	41.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	30.8%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	35.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	688	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.9%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,709	92.3%
Spanish	463	3.6%
Other Indo-European	459	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,344	96.9%
Born in same state	13,275	96.4%
Born in different state	10,348	75.1%
Foreign born	69	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	432	3.1%
Not a US citizen	134	31.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	726	5.3%
French	471	3.4%
Arab	323	2.3%
English	222	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	77	0.6%
Dutch	42	0.3%
Irish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	83.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61605

What city is ZIP code 61605 in?

ZIP code 61605 is primarily assigned to Peoria, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61605 in?

ZIP code 61605 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61605?

37% of residents in ZIP code 61605 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61605?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 61605 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 61605 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 61605?

Health data for ZIP code 61605 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 61605 in?

ZIP code 61605 observes the CST timezone.