61603 ZIP Code, Peoria, IL
61603 is a ZIP code in Peoria, Illinois in Peoria County. It covers 4.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61606, 61611 and 61625. 15,356 people live here in 6,674 households. At about 3,635 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (53% own). Median household income is $41,618, well below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Peoria, IL
- County: Peoria County
- Land area: 4.2 sq mi
- Population: 15,356
- Median household income: $41,618
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,356 |
| Households | 6,674 |
| Median household income | $41,618 |
| Income per person | $23,175 |
| Median age | 34.1 |
| Homeowners | 52.9% |
| Median home value | $77,500 |
| Median rent | $995 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.2% |
| Broadband internet | 85.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 11.1% |
| $10–15K | 9.9% |
| $15–25K | 11.9% |
| $25–35K | 10.8% |
| $35–50K | 16.5% |
| $50–75K | 15.8% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 9.9% |
| $150–200K | 1.9% |
| $200K+ | 1.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.8% |
| 10–19 | 14.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 3.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.8% |
| Owned outright | 20.9% |
| Rented | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 17.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.8% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 8.5% |
| 5–19 units | 10.3% |
| 20+ units | 6.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 61603
272 business establishments with 4,426 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 40
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 40
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 39
- Accommodation and Food Services: 26
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 21
- Construction: 19
- Wholesale Trade: 18
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61606 — Peoria city, IL (2 mi)
- 61611 — East Peoria city, IL (2.1 mi)
- 61625 — Peoria city, IL (2.2 mi)
- 61602 — Peoria city, IL (2.6 mi)
- 61616 — Peoria Heights village, IL (2.6 mi)
- 61614 — Peoria city, IL (3.7 mi)
- 61605 — Peoria city, IL (3.8 mi)
- 61604 — Peoria city, IL (4.1 mi)
Areas that include 61603
- Peoria, IL ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Peoria County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 20: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Peoria County
- No. 3 of 20: lowest median age in Peoria County
- No. 5 of 8: highest median household income in Peoria, IL
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Peoria, IL
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of households with children in Peoria, IL
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Peoria, IL
- No. 3 of 8: lowest median age in Peoria, IL
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Peoria, IL
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61603, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61603 in?
- 61603 is a Peoria, IL mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Peoria.
- What county is 61603 in?
- 61603 is in Peoria County.
- What is the population of 61603?
- About 15,356 people (±1,200), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,503.
- What is the median household income in 61603?
- $41,618 (±$5,003), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61603?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61603 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61603?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61606 (2 mi, Peoria), 61611 (2.1 mi, East Peoria), 61625 (2.2 mi, Peoria), 61602 (2.6 mi, Peoria), 61616 (2.6 mi, Peoria Heights) and 61614 (3.7 mi, Peoria).
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