61616 ZIP Code — Peoria Heights, IL
Peoria County, Illinois
ZIP code 61616 is located in Peoria Heights, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 2.54 square miles and serves a population of 5,890 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
About ZIP code 61616
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
The gap between median ($59,286) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,890
population
2.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61616 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61616
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Peoria Heights | Acceptable |
| Peoria Heights | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61614 Peoria (1.7 mi)
61611 East Peoria (1.9 mi)
61603 Peoria (2.3 mi)
61635 East Peoria (3.6 mi)
61630 Peoria (3.6 mi)
61613 Peoria (3.6 mi)
61629 Peoria (3.6 mi)
61638 Peoria (3.6 mi)
61633 Peoria (3.6 mi)
61634 Peoria (3.6 mi)
61636 Peoria (3.6 mi)
61637 Peoria (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,890 |
| Population density | 2,319 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 143 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7444 |
| Longitude | -89.5709 |
| 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 | 55.1% | 44.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.9% | 30.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 19.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
5,890
Population
2,319
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$59,286
Median household income
$41,851
Per capita income
$105,300
Median home value
$889
Median monthly rent
62.4%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
2,129
Housing units
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
149
Under 5
160
192
5–9
206
155
10–14
165
177
15–19
190
139
20–24
148
316
25–34
338
464
35–44
496
383
45–54
409
213
55–59
228
146
60–64
156
318
65–74
339
136
75–84
145
59
85+
63
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,267 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 4,623 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,060 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,135 | 86.2% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 133 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 57 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.1% | 44.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.9% | 30.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 19.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
21.2%
$50k–$75k
26.7%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $59,286 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.3%
$50k–$100k
46.5%
$100k–$150k
29.1%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
5.8%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,300 |
| Median rent / month | $889 |
| Owner occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter occupied | 37.6% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 77.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.2% |
| Electricity | 21.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 926 | 33.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 296 | 10.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 827 | 29.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 745 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 574 | 20.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 751 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.1% | 31.1% |
| Married | 41.3% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 19.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
25.3%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
15.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 50 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 641 | 48.9% |
| High school | 270 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 297 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.8%
Retail trade
11.8%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Professional & management
8.8%
Other services
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.5% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
13.3%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 474 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.9% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,581 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 68 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 58 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,663 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 5,593 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 4,504 | 76.5% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 227 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 179 | 78.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 770 | 13.1% |
| French | 645 | 11% |
| Arab | 380 | 6.5% |
| English | 298 | 5.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 36 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.4% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61616
What city is ZIP code 61616 in?
ZIP code 61616 is primarily assigned to Peoria Heights, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61616 in?
ZIP code 61616 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61616?
The median home value in ZIP code 61616 is $105,300.
Does ZIP code 61616 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 61616 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 61616?
ZIP code 61616 has an estimated population of 5,890 residents, with a density of 2,317 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61616?
The median household income in ZIP code 61616 is $59,286, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61616 in?
ZIP code 61616 observes the CST timezone.