61605 ZIP Code, Peoria, IL
61605 is a ZIP code in Peoria, Illinois in Peoria County. It covers 4.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61602, 61625 and 61606. 13,424 people live here in 5,797 households. At about 3,066 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (43% own). Median household income is $26,392, well below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Peoria, IL
- County: Peoria County
- Land area: 4.4 sq mi
- Population: 13,424
- Median household income: $26,392
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,424 |
| Households | 5,797 |
| Median household income | $26,392 |
| Income per person | $17,393 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Homeowners | 42.5% |
| Median home value | $47,400 |
| Median rent | $884 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.2% |
| Broadband internet | 83.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 16.3% |
| $10–15K | 12.5% |
| $15–25K | 19.1% |
| $25–35K | 11.8% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 14.0% |
| $75–100K | 10.2% |
| $100–150K | 4.3% |
| $150–200K | 0.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.0% |
| 10–19 | 15.7% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 10.8% |
| Owned outright | 24.9% |
| Rented | 47.8% |
| Vacant | 16.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.8% |
| Townhome | 5.7% |
| 2–4 units | 8.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.9% |
| 20+ units | 7.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 61605
147 business establishments with 2,000 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 37
- Retail Trade: 25
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 12
- Construction: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61602 — Peoria city, IL (1.5 mi)
- 61625 — Peoria city, IL (1.8 mi)
- 61606 — Peoria city, IL (2 mi)
- 61604 — Peoria city, IL (2.2 mi)
- 61610 — Creve Coeur village, IL (3 mi)
- 61603 — Peoria city, IL (3.8 mi)
- 61607 — Bartonville village, IL (4.4 mi)
- 61615 — Peoria city, IL (5.4 mi)
Areas that include 61605
- Peoria, IL ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Peoria County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 20: highest share of households with children in Peoria County
- No. 4 of 20: lowest median age in Peoria County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of households with children in Peoria, IL
- No. 4 of 8: lowest median age in Peoria, IL
- No. 5 of 8: highest median age in Peoria, IL
Mail every home in 61605
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61605, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61605 in?
- 61605 is a Peoria, IL mailing address. By land area, 70% lies inside Peoria, 3% lies inside Bellevue and 1% lies inside Bartonville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61605 in?
- 61605 is in Peoria County.
- What is the population of 61605?
- About 13,424 people (±1,215), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,049.
- What is the median household income in 61605?
- $26,392 (±$4,264), 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 61605?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61605 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61605?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61602 (1.5 mi, Peoria), 61625 (1.8 mi, Peoria), 61606 (2 mi, Peoria), 61604 (2.2 mi, Peoria), 61610 (3 mi, Creve Coeur) and 61603 (3.8 mi, Peoria).
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