61528 ZIP Code — Edwards, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61528 is located in Edwards, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 18.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,435 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61528

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $297,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $175,824. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 61528 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

3,435

population

18.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61528 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61528

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61528. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edwards	Acceptable
Edwards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61615 Peoria (4.6 mi) 61525 Dunlap (5.5 mi) 61604 Peoria (6.2 mi) 61614 Peoria (6.7 mi) 61536 Hanna City (7.4 mi) 61517 Brimfield (7.5 mi) 61625 Peoria (7.9 mi) 61606 Peoria (8.1 mi) 61605 Peoria (8.3 mi) 61616 Peoria Heights (8.4 mi) 61559 Princeville (8.9 mi) 61602 Peoria (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,435
Population density	185 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	18.54 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.7771
Longitude	-89.7260
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	14.2%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.7%	5.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,435

Population

185

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$175,824

Median household income

$64,067

Per capita income

$297,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,198

Housing units

63.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

206

5–9

178

160

10–14

138

176

15–19

152

20–24

137

25–34

119

276

35–44

239

322

45–54

277

141

55–59

122

110

60–64

133

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	976	28.4%
18 and over	2,459	71.6%
65 and over	446	13.0%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Asian 4.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,273	95.3%
Asian	155	4.5%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.2%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	41.9%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.7%	5.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k+ 38.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	22.3%
$200k+	38.5%
Median income	$175,824

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 35.6%

$300k–$500k 41.8%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$297,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.8%
2000–2009	34.5%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	5.8%
3 bedrooms	32.4%
4 bedrooms	33.1%
5+ bedrooms	26.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	49.0%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.8%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,057	89.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	19	1.6%
Female householder, no spouse	105	8.9%
Households with children under 18	450	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	23.4%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	14.4%
Married	77.0%	79.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.2%
Divorced	0.0%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 8.0%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 37.5%

Graduate / professional 26.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	63.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	3.5%
Kindergarten	76	7.0%
Elementary school	510	46.8%
High school	319	29.3%
College / grad school	147	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.8%

Professional & management 19.8%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Construction 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Retail trade 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.1%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	18.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.6%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	7.4%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	73.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	8.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	19.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,395	98.8%
Spanish	24	0.7%
Other Indo-European	16	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,295	95.9%
Born in same state	3,277	95.4%
Born in different state	2,395	69.7%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	140	4.1%
Not a US citizen	114	81.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	606	17.6%
Italian	431	12.5%
Dutch	131	3.8%
Arab	110	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	1.5%
Irish	24	0.7%
Polish	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61528

What city is ZIP code 61528 in?

ZIP code 61528 is primarily assigned to Edwards, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61528 in?

ZIP code 61528 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61528 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 61528 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61528?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61528?

The median household income in ZIP code 61528 is $175,824, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61528?

ZIP code 61528 has an estimated population of 3,435 residents, with a density of 185 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61528 in?

ZIP code 61528 observes the CST timezone.