Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,057 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 29,163 (26.1%) |
| Some College | 14,735 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 16,332 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 11,320 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 38,954 (34.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,924 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,842 ▼ 44% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $956/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 83,637 |
| Vacant Units | 7,907 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Peoria County is located in Illinois and encompasses 44 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 176,303 residents. With a median age of 38.37, it is a middle-aged county.
Peoria County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,923 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Peoria County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $155,842 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $955. Homeownership rates are high at 67.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Peoria County are majority White (66.63%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Peoria County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 44 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61517 | Brimfield | 3,154 | $86,512 | $269,600 | $832 | 4.8% | 52.2% |
| 61523 | Chillicothe | 10,188 | $74,100 | $151,600 | $907 | 3.4% | 40.1% |
| 61525 | Dunlap | 12,066 | $153,300 | $314,800 | $1,167 | 3.5% | 78.0% |
| 61526 | Edelstein | 887 | $118,750 | $270,300 | — | 6.4% | 65.3% |
| 61528 | Edwards | 3,263 | $182,424 | $305,300 | — | 2.3% | 71.1% |
| 61529 | Elmwood | 2,784 | $89,503 | $155,100 | $772 | 1.8% | 46.1% |
| 61533 | Glasford | 2,359 | $72,350 | $151,900 | $769 | 5.7% | 29.1% |
| 61536 | Hanna City | 3,445 | $73,879 | $176,400 | $1,224 | 2.0% | 36.7% |
| 61539 | Kingston Mines | 142 | $51,250 | $71,300 | $820 | 0.0% | 13.0% |
| 61451 | Laura | 246 | $48,281 | $103,100 | — | 0.0% | 52.6% |
| 61547 | Mapleton | 3,740 | $120,247 | $231,400 | $583 | 3.9% | 47.7% |
| 61602 | Peoria | 977 | $17,273 | $222,700 | $912 | 26.1% | 41.3% |
| 61603 | Peoria | 15,430 | $40,405 | $73,100 | $976 | 15.3% | 23.4% |
| 61604 | Peoria | 27,502 | $50,628 | $100,000 | $904 | 6.2% | 33.0% |
| 61605 | Peoria | 13,538 | $24,499 | $44,200 | $831 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| 61606 | Peoria | 6,979 | $41,023 | $119,800 | $907 | 7.5% | 49.4% |
| 61607 | Peoria | 10,734 | $75,845 | $155,200 | $1,014 | 2.5% | 34.6% |
| 61614 | Peoria | 28,142 | $68,379 | $169,700 | $948 | 4.8% | 56.7% |
| 61615 | Peoria | 23,266 | $82,157 | $206,800 | $1,079 | 5.7% | 62.4% |
| 61616 | Peoria Heights | 5,834 | $62,083 | $118,000 | $921 | 5.0% | 42.6% |
| 61569 | Trivoli | 939 | $75,833 | $193,800 | $841 | 1.8% | 57.6% |