Zip code 61604: Peoria, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 61604?

61604 is assigned to Peoria, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 61604 in?

61604 is in Peoria County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 61604?

About 28,313 people live in 61604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 61604?

The median household income in 61604 is $52,414.

Q: What zip codes are near 61604?

The closest zip codes to 61604 are 61625, 61605, 61606, 61613, 61602.

Residential delivery areaPeoria CountyCentral Time

Population

28,313

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$884/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

1,863 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 61604

61604 is a suburban zip code in Peoria, Illinois (Peoria County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 28,313 people live here, or 1,863 per square mile. The median resident is 40.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,414 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $100,300, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $884 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 61604 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers15.6%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%148th of 1,340 in IL
Poverty rate21.4%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%132nd of 1,339 in IL
Unemployment rate6.8%
78th
U.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%321st of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index60.8
74th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5100th of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%617th of 1,342 in IL
Residents under 1823.6%
64th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%502nd of 1,342 in IL
Median age40.2
59th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39851st of 1,342 in IL
Housing vacancy7.8%
59th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%713th of 1,338 in IL
Uninsured rate7.9%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%268th of 1,341 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.444
57th
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481334th of 1,336 in IL
Population density1,863/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi245th of 1,342 in IL
Homeownership rate68%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,106th of 1,338 in IL
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%800th of 1,342 in IL
Population28,313
46th
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798164th of 1,342 in IL
Rent-burdened renters49%
43rd
U.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%432nd of 1,291 in IL
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%449th of 1,340 in IL
Self-employed workers8.4%
38th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%726th of 1,340 in IL
Work from home10.5%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%545th of 1,339 in IL
Foreign-born residents6.3%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%336th of 1,342 in IL
Government workers11.4%
30th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%885th of 1,340 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher22.5%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%632nd of 1,340 in IL
Median earnings per worker$41,157
25th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,013th of 1,336 in IL
Per capita income$29,724
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,122nd of 1,341 in IL
Broadband access86.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%892nd of 1,338 in IL
Median gross rent$884
12th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274671st of 1,170 in IL
Median household income$52,414
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,3901,164th of 1,316 in IL
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,232nd of 1,317 in IL
Median home value$100,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,074th of 1,311 in IL

Measure	61604	Peoria	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Healthcare workers	15.6%	13.8%	9.5%	9.7%	96th	148th of 1,340
Poverty rateWeakness	21.4%	15.7%	11.8%	12.5%	87th	132nd of 1,339
Unemployment rate	6.8%	6.2%	5.8%	5.2%	78th	321st of 1,340
Diversity index	60.8	52.4	60.5	61.4	74th	100th of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	20%	18.3%	17%	17.2%	74th	617th of 1,342
Residents under 18	23.6%	23.9%	21.8%	22%	64th	502nd of 1,342
Median age	40.2	38.1	39	38.9	59th	851st of 1,342
Housing vacancy	7.8%	8.4%	7.7%	10.1%	59th	713th of 1,338
Uninsured rate	7.9%	5.8%	6.9%	8.4%	58th	268th of 1,341
Income inequality (Gini)	0.444	0.485	0.481	0.483	57th	334th of 1,336
Population density	1,863/sq mi	290/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	245th of 1,342
Homeownership rate	68%	67%	67.1%	65.2%	49th	1,106th of 1,338
Veterans	5.6%	5.9%	4.8%	6.2%	47th	800th of 1,342
Population	28,313	179,645	12,694,798	334,922,499	46th	164th of 1,342
Rent-burdened renters	49%	47.2%	47.9%	51.1%	43rd	432nd of 1,291
Tech workers	2.3%	3.8%	3.8%	3.8%	39th	449th of 1,340
Self-employed workers	8.4%	7.2%	8.8%	10%	38th	726th of 1,340
Work from home	10.5%	11.4%	15.9%	15.1%	37th	545th of 1,339
Foreign-born residents	6.3%	7.1%	14.7%	14.1%	35th	336th of 1,342
Government workers	11.4%	12.8%	13.3%	14.5%	30th	885th of 1,340
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.5%	34.9%	37.8%	35.7%	27th	632nd of 1,340
Median earnings per worker	$41,157	$47,279	$51,895	$49,666	25th	1,013th of 1,336
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,724	$40,155	$46,406	$44,673	18th	1,122nd of 1,341
Broadband accessWeakness	86.4%	89.5%	90.8%	91%	17th	892nd of 1,338
Median gross rent	$884	$993	$1,274	$1,413	12th	671st of 1,170
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,414	$65,108	$83,390	$80,734	11th	1,164th of 1,316
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	19.2 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	6th	1,232nd of 1,317
Median home value	$100,300	$158,500	$263,300	$332,700	3rd	1,074th of 1,311

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.2

Under 18

23.6%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White56%
Black25%
Hispanic8%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

60.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 12,176
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 51.5%
Married couples: 27.7%
Living alone: 39.4%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

61604

$52,414

Peoria Co.

$65,108

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,724

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.444

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

61604

$100,300

Peoria Co.

$158,500

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

61604

$884

Peoria Co.

$993

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 13,202
Owner-occupied: 68%
Vacant: 7.8%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.9%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.6%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

52%

20–29

20%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Office and admin

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Transportation and moving

Sales

Management

Production

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Education

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

25%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$41,157

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	61604	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,542	$74,888
Service	$29,267	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,485	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,462	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,707	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

34%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 86.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.2%
No internet access: 8.6%
Without health insurance: 7.9%
Limited-English households: 2%

Geography

City (USPS): Peoria
State: Illinois
County: Peoria County
Center point: 40.7052° N, 89.6529° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Peoria35% of zip
West Peoria14% of zip
Bellevue13% of zip
Norwood2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 61604

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
61625	Peoria, IL	2.1 mi	456	—	—
61605	Peoria, IL	2.2 mi	13,424	$26,392	$47,400
61606	Peoria, IL	2.2 mi	6,684	$39,196	$142,700
61613	Peoria, IL · PO box	2.9 mi	—	—	—
61602	Peoria, IL	3.1 mi	1,163	$33,750	$231,000
61636	Peoria, IL · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
61615	Peoria, IL	3.2 mi	23,523	$79,817	$215,700
61633	Peoria, IL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
61634	Peoria, IL · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
61637	Peoria, IL · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
61601	Peoria, IL · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
61629	Peoria, IL · PO box	3.5 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 61604

What city is zip code 61604?

61604 is assigned to Peoria, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 61604 in?

61604 is in Peoria County, Illinois.

What is the population of 61604?

About 28,313 people live in 61604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 61604 in?

61604 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 61604?

The median household income in 61604 is $52,414.

What zip codes are near 61604?

The closest zip codes to 61604 are 61625, 61605, 61606, 61613, 61602.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61604, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.