| ZIP Code | 61614 |
|---|---|
| City | Peoria |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Peoria County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 727 ft |
| Latitude | 40.759136 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.604123 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17143 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 56.7% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,247 (17.5%) |
| Some College | 2,127 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 2,592 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1,931 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,573 (46.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,379 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,700 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $948/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,870 |
| Vacant Units | 826 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,870 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 826 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 61614 is located in Peoria, Illinois, within Peoria County. With a population of 28,142, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 61614 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,379 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61614 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $169,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $948 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 61614 is majority White (69.60%). Residents are well-educated — 56.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61614 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 61614 in Peoria, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,142 residents, a median household income of $68,379, and a median home value of $169,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.