61602 ZIP Code — Peoria, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61602 is located in Peoria, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 1.11 square miles and serves a population of 862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61602

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,500. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $20,000. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 61602 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

862
population
1.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61602 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61602

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City Status
Peoria Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61606 Peoria (1.1 mi) 61641 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61636 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61633 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61643 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61630 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61613 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61639 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61638 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61629 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61637 Peoria (1.2 mi) 61634 Peoria (1.2 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 862
Population density 777 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 143
Geography
Land area 1.11 sq mi
Water area 0.18 sq mi
Latitude 40.6828
Longitude -89.6054
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 72.8% 44.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 30.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 8.5% 19.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 5.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

862
Population
777
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$20,000
Median household income
$31,573
Per capita income
$235,500
Median home value
$826
Median monthly rent
16.4%
Home ownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
20.3%
Unemployment
216
Housing units
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
5–9
7
9
10–14
5
1
15–19
1
52
20–24
33
174
25–34
109
54
35–44
34
88
45–54
55
19
55–59
12
18
60–64
11
66
65–74
41
25
75–84
15
14
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18323.7%
18 and over83096.3%
65 and over16919.6%
Median age36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%
Black or African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or more races 9.5%
Other race 2.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White61063.6%
Black or African American11111.6%
Hispanic or Latino9710.1%
Two or more races919.5%
Other race252.6%
Asian242.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 72.8% 44.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 30.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 8.5% 19.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 5.2% 8.8%
Under $10k 33.1%
$10k–$15k 13.5%
$15k–$25k 7.2%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 8.9%
$50k–$75k 11.8%
$75k–$100k 7.7%
$100k–$150k 2.8%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k33.1%
$10k–$15k13.5%
$15k–$25k7.2%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k8.9%
$50k–$75k11.8%
$75k–$100k7.7%
$100k–$150k2.8%
$150k–$200k1.6%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$20,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 21.0%
$100k–$150k 7.0%
$200k–$300k 52.0%
$300k–$500k 20.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$235,500
Median rent / month$826
Owner occupied16.4%
Renter occupied83.6%
Vacant16.0%
Single-family detached5.5%
Large apartment buildings80.4%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms2.7
Avg household size (owned)1.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.4%
2000–20091.0%
1990–19993.2%
1980–198919.8%
1970–19795.2%
1960–19692.8%
1950–195912.4%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier47.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)27.3%
1 bedroom49.4%
2 bedrooms16.6%
3 bedrooms6.6%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle35.5%
1 vehicle51.3%
2 vehicles12.3%
3 or more0.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.4%
Electricity91.9%
No fuel used2.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family538.7%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse31852.3%
Female householder, no spouse23739.0%
Households with children under 18284.6%
Households with seniors (65+)14824.3%
Average household size1.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married73.8%38.5%
Married11.4%22.3%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed1.7%12.4%
Divorced12.4%26.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 27.9%
Some college, no degree 18.6%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 30.1%
Graduate / professional 10.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.4%
Bachelor's or higher40.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school147.7%
High school00.0%
College / grad school16892.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%
Education & healthcare 27.2%
Other services 12.8%
Construction 10.3%
Professional & management 8.2%
Retail trade 4.9%
Information 2.9%
Finance & real estate 2.5%
Public administration 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts65.0%
Service3.7%
Sales & office14.8%
Natural resources & construction10.3%
Production & transportation6.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.8%
Government9.5%
Self-employed3.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone46.9%
Carpool24.8%
Public transit1.3%
Walk6.6%
Work from home20.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)10.4

Poverty

All people 44.7%
Under 18 years 43.8%
18 and over 44.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.7%
Retirement income9.9%
Supplemental Security14.3%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP38.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.6%
High blood pressure38.2%
High cholesterol31.8%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease10.6%
Cancer4.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.7%
Binge drinking14.0%
No physical activity35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.1%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health25.5%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health14.9%
No health insurance17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.6%
Visited dentist45.3%
Cholesterol screening82.2%
Teeth loss29.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans779.3%
Disability%
Any disability23.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years27.9%
65 and over11.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.5%
Public insurance53.5%
No insurance8.2%
Uninsured under 1956.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only862100.0%
Spanish738.5%
Other Indo-European495.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander161.9%
Other languages80.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)76388.5%
Born in same state76388.5%
Born in different state56265.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen9911.5%
Not a US citizen2020.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French11413.2%
Italian293.4%
Arab263%
AncestryCount%
Polish182.1%
Norwegian40.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access70.5%
Internet access79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61602

What city is ZIP code 61602 in?

ZIP code 61602 is primarily assigned to Peoria, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61602 in?

ZIP code 61602 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61602 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 61602 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61602?

45% of residents in ZIP code 61602 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61602?

The median household income in ZIP code 61602 is $20,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

Does ZIP code 61602 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 61602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61602 in?

ZIP code 61602 observes the CST timezone.

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