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ZIP Code 61606
Peoria, IL, Peoria County
Population
6,684
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,459
City
Peoria
ZIP 61606 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61606 at a glance
- ZIP 61606 (Peoria) is about 24 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,196 a year, 53% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,700 (46% below Illinois) and median rent is $913 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61606
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61606, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,196
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$142,700
Prices +6.3% in a year
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
23.4
Average commute
13.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
114
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,050
$61.66M annual payroll
PPP loans
$12.97M
220 loans
Campaign donations
$26.93K
25% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61606, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61606, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 61606
ZIP codes near 61606
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61625Peoria | 0.5 mi | 0.1 |
| 61602Peoria | 1.2 mi | 1.1 |
| 61603Peoria | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| 61605Peoria | 2 mi | 4.4 |
| 61604Bellevue | 3.4 mi | 15.2 |
| 61616Peoria Heights | 3.6 mi | 2.5 |
| 61610Creve Coeur | 3.8 mi | 4.1 |
| 61611Peoria Heights | 4 mi | 41 |
| 61614Peoria | 4.3 mi | 12 |
| 61615Peoria | 6.5 mi | 29.6 |
| 61607Bartonville | 6.6 mi | 33.6 |
| 61528Norwood | 8.1 mi | 18.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61606?
- ZIP code 61606 is in Peoria, IL (Peoria County).
- What county is ZIP code 61606 in?
- ZIP code 61606 is mostly in Peoria County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61606?
- About 6,684 people live in the 61606 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.