61606 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to PEORIA, IL 61606

61606 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Peoria, Illinois. Median household income here ($28,660) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, younger, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $101,300) are fairly typical for the Peoria metro area.

The average family income here is $57,182/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 61606 is $41,420.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 61606 earn an average of $20,287/year. Women earn only $11,926/year.

4,567 people in 61606 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 61606? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 12.7 minutes!

The median age here is 22. There are 3,922 men and 4,129 women. The median age for men is 23 while for women the median age is 22.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,542 people (out of the 8,051 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,542 homes, and 167 businesses every day. 1,069 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

61606 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 41 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Istanbul, Turkey!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 599 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 8,051
  • White Population: 5,930
  • Black Population: 1,797
  • Hispanic Population: 369
  • Asian Population: 348
  • Hawaiian Population: 14
  • Indian Population: 70
  • Male Population: 3,922
  • Female Population: 4,129
  • Median Age: 22
  • Median Age of Males: 23
  • Median Age of Females: 22
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Illinois
  • CSA Name: Peoria-Canton, IL
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Peoria IL
  • County: Peoria
  • City: Peoria
  • Longitude: -89.6
  • Latitude: 40.7
  • Elevation: 600 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 309
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 4,487
  • Drive alone: 2,841
  • Carpool: 464
  • Public transit: 99
  • Ride bikes or walk: 1,069

  • Average commute time: 12.7 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 491
  •    5 - 9: 1,210
  •    10 - 14: 1,234
  •    15 - 19: 671
  •    20 - 24: 412
  •    25 - 29: 77
  •    30 - 34: 208
  •    35 - 39: 25
  •    40 - 44: 48
  •    45 - 59: 21
  •    60 - 89: 59
  •    90 plus: 31
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $101,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $36,479
  • Businesses: 132
  • Employees: 1,318
  • Annual Payroll: $37,722,000
  • Average Family Income: $57,182
  • Median Family Income: $28,660
  • Average Income for Men: $20,287
  • Average Income for Women: $11,926
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 143
  • State FIPS Code: 17

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Schools in 61606 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Franklin Edison Primary School
807 W Columbia Ter
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 682-2693
Whittier Primary School
1619 W Fredonia Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6569
High Schools
Peoria Alternative School
839 W Moss Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-6823

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 61606 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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