City

Peoria Heights, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Peoria County  ·  Illinois

👥5,834Population
💰$62,083Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$118,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 3.8%Asian: 3.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Black3.8%
Asian3.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma45 (1.1%)
HS Graduate987 (24.6%)
Some College561 (14%)
Associates714 (17.8%)
Bachelors693 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree1,016 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 14%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College14.0%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,083 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$118,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units3,119
Vacant Units287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Peoria Heights, IL

Peoria Heights is a city in Illinois, located in Peoria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,834 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Peoria Heights is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,083 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Peoria Heights is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $921 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peoria Heights is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.56%).

Peoria Heights, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Peoria Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61616 5,834 $62,083 $118,000 $921 5.0% 42.6% 65.3%