61611 ZIP Code — East Peoria, IL
Tazewell County, Illinois
ZIP code 61611 is located in East Peoria, Illinois, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 40.97 square miles and serves a population of 23,447 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
About ZIP code 61611
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $74,733. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 61611 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
23,447
population
40.97
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61611 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61611
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| East Peoria | Acceptable |
| East Peoria | Acceptable |
| East Peoria | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61635 East Peoria (1.7 mi)
61603 Peoria (1.8 mi)
61616 Peoria Heights (1.9 mi)
61630 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61638 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61637 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61634 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61639 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61633 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61636 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61629 Peoria (3.3 mi)
61613 Peoria (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,447 |
| Population density | 572 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 179 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 40.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 9.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7268 |
| Longitude | -89.5442 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 309 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 37.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 33.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
23,447
Population
572
People per sq mi
43.0
Median age
$74,733
Median household income
$37,785
Per capita income
$160,500
Median home value
$879
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
8,947
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
718
Under 5
657
696
5–9
637
592
10–14
542
735
15–19
671
679
20–24
621
1,415
25–34
1,293
1,566
35–44
1,432
1,696
45–54
1,551
694
55–59
634
821
60–64
751
1,510
65–74
1,381
905
75–84
828
220
85+
202
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,569 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 18,878 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,046 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 43.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
1%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,194 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 636 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 463 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 326 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 228 | 1% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 37.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 33.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 24.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $74,733 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
27.0%
$150k–$200k
27.9%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,500 |
| Median rent / month | $879 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 84.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.7% |
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,441 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 602 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,897 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,943 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,394 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,306 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.7% | 21.1% |
| Married | 55.6% | 58.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 387 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 266 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,870 | 40.7% |
| High school | 871 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,202 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Retail trade
12.2%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
5.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.3% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.7% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 31.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,686 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,072 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 183 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 163 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,974 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 22,876 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,196 | 81.9% |
| Foreign born | 98 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 473 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 280 | 59.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,241 | 13.8% |
| French | 2,678 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,590 | 6.8% |
| English | 247 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 211 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 85 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 82 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61611
What city is ZIP code 61611 in?
ZIP code 61611 is primarily assigned to East Peoria, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61611 in?
ZIP code 61611 falls within Tazewell County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61611?
The median home value in ZIP code 61611 is $160,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 61611?
ZIP code 61611 has an estimated population of 23,447 residents, with a density of 572 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61611?
The median household income in ZIP code 61611 is $74,733, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61611 in?
ZIP code 61611 observes the CST timezone.