City

East Peoria, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Illinois

👥23,698Population
💰$76,329Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma123 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,667 (28.8%)
Some College2,403 (14.8%)
Associates2,549 (15.7%)
Bachelors2,185 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree4,303 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College14.8%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,329 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units11,207
Vacant Units1,099

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About East Peoria, IL

East Peoria is a city in Illinois, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,698 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, East Peoria is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,329 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in East Peoria is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Peoria is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.48%).

East Peoria, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in East Peoria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61611 23,698 $76,329 $162,500 $942 3.3% 40.0% 79.0%

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