61606 ZIP Code – Peoria, Illinois
61606 is a ZIP code serving Peoria, Illinois in Peoria County with a population of approximately 7,232 residents. At $47,311, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. At $121,600, median home values run well below the national average, with 42.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $895 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 55% single-family (decreasing), 32% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 7.5%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 26.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 22.2, well below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 61625, 61602, 61605.
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ZIP 61606 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61606 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,232 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $895 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 22.2 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61625 – Peoria
- 61602 – Peoria
- 61605 – Peoria
- 61603 – Peoria
- 61604 – Peoria
- 61616 – Peoria Heights
- 61610 – Creve Coeur
- 61614 – Peoria
- 61611 – East Peoria
- 61615 – Peoria
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61625 | PEORIA | 438 | Not provided |
| 61602 | PEORIA | 862 | $20,000 |
| 61605 | PEORIA | 13,776 | $23,155 |
| 61603 | PEORIA | 15,789 | $41,069 |
| 61604 | PEORIA | 28,220 | $49,740 |