61606 ZIP Code — Peoria, IL
Peoria County, Illinois
ZIP code 61606 is located in Peoria, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 1.22 square miles and serves a population of 7,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
About ZIP code 61606
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,600. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($47,311) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,232
population
1.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Peoria | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61625 Peoria (0.3 mi)
61602 Peoria (1.1 mi)
61641 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61634 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61629 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61636 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61630 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61639 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61633 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61637 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61638 Peoria (1.2 mi)
61613 Peoria (1.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,232 |
| Population density | 5,928 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 143 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6991 |
| Longitude | -89.6095 |
| 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 | 29.3% | 30.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.1% | 19.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
7,232
Population
5,928
People per sq mi
23.4
Median age
$47,311
Median household income
$28,936
Per capita income
$121,600
Median home value
$895
Median monthly rent
42.7%
Home ownership
27.0%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
1,549
Housing units
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
186
Under 5
167
149
5–9
134
171
10–14
154
592
15–19
530
1,043
20–24
936
506
25–34
454
252
35–44
226
357
45–54
320
87
55–59
78
151
60–64
135
203
65–74
183
92
75–84
83
23
85+
20
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,044 | 14.4% |
| 18 and over | 6,188 | 85.6% |
| 65 and over | 604 | 8.4% |
| Median age | 23.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.5%
Black or African American
19.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
2.9%
Other race
1.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,011 | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,463 | 19.4% |
| Two or more races | 440 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 298 | 4% |
| Asian | 220 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 98 | 1.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.1% | 44.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 30.9% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.1% | 19.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
12.6%
$10k–$15k
14.8%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $47,311 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
30.4%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
9.1%
$300k–$500k
5.1%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,600 |
| Median rent / month | $895 |
| Owner occupied | 42.7% |
| Renter occupied | 57.3% |
| Vacant | 15.4% |
| Single-family detached | 54.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 65.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 12.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.3% |
| Electricity | 17.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 771 | 30.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 147 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 817 | 32.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 805 | 31.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 519 | 20.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 436 | 17.2% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 64.5% | 64.9% |
| Married | 24.1% | 26.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 5.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
19.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 54 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 423 | 12.9% |
| High school | 232 | 7.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,540 | 77.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.8%
Retail trade
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Professional & management
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Public administration
2.1%
Construction
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.2% |
| Service | 22.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.9% |
| Government | 6.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.2% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 13.1% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
27.0%
Under 18 years
30.3%
18 and over
26.2%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
41.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.0% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 21.8% |
| High cholesterol | 20.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 14.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 2.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 195 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 28.3% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,879 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 180 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 113 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 65 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,840 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 6,760 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,102 | 70.5% |
| Foreign born | 80 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 392 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 174 | 44.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,233 | 17% |
| French | 496 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 149 | 2.1% |
| English | 115 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 45 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.6% |
| German | 27 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61606
What city is ZIP code 61606 in?
ZIP code 61606 is primarily assigned to Peoria, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61606 in?
ZIP code 61606 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61606?
27% of residents in ZIP code 61606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 61606 mostly rentals?
57% of occupied units in ZIP code 61606 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61606?
The median home value in ZIP code 61606 is $121,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61606?
The median household income in ZIP code 61606 is $47,311, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61606 in?
ZIP code 61606 observes the CST timezone.