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Peoria, IL
City in Peoria County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61602, 61603, 61604, 61605, 61606, 61614 and more.
Population
112,169
Land area
48.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,331
ZIP codes
8
Peoria and its ZIP codes
Peoria at a glance
- Peoria is about 10 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $59,410, 29% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,200 (41% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,005 a month.
Local data for Peoria, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools54
- Colleges4
- Libraries5
- Banks29
- Post Offices6
- Parks47
- Grocery Stores42
- Restaurants397
- Affordable Housing28
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment13
- Private Schools19
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places21
Housing and community stats
Peoria, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,410
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$1,005/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (17,322), Irish Americans (12,578), Mexican Americans (6,151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Peoria County. PPP loans are for Peoria.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,933
101,809 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.16B
FY 2026, $6,355 per person
PPP loans
$320M
4,018 loans, 37,655 jobs reported
How people get to work
Peoria, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peoria, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
760
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
302
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peoria, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Peoria
8 in or overlapping Peoria. Population shown
Cities near Peoria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria HeightsVillage | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| West PeoriaCity | 3.6 mi | 2.1 |
| BellevueVillage | 5 mi | 2.2 |
| NorwoodVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MossvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.3 |
| East PeoriaCity | 6 mi | 20.7 |
| Bay View GardensVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Spring BayVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Creve CoeurVillage | 7.3 mi | 4.2 |
| DunlapVillage | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| BartonvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 8 |
| Germantown HillsVillage | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| Marquette HeightsCity | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| North PekinVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Hanna CityVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peoria, IL in?
- Peoria is in Peoria County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Peoria, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Peoria include 61602, 61603, 61604, 61605, 61606, 61614, 61615, 61625.
- What is the population of Peoria, IL?
- About 112,169 people live in Peoria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peoria?
- Nearby places include Peoria Heights (2.6 mi), West Peoria (3.6 mi), Bellevue (5 mi), Norwood (5.2 mi), Mossville (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023