ZIP Code 61603 Demographics

Peoria County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61603 compared to county averages.

Total Population

15,789

↓ 91.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$41,069

↓ 35.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$69,600

↓ 53.7% vs county

Median Age

35.3 yrs

↑ 7.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

17.6%

↓ +166.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61603 compares to Peoria County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61603 $41k Peoria $63k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61603 $70k Peoria $150k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

47.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$961

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61603 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$69,600
Down Payment (20%)$13,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$442P&I: $352 | Tax: $70 | Ins: $20
Rent (Local Median)
$961
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $519/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61603, sorted by distance.

61606 2.0 mi away peoria county 61625 2.1 mi away peoria county 61611 2.2 mi away tazewell county 61616 2.3 mi away peoria county 61602 3.1 mi away peoria county 61614 3.5 mi away peoria county 61605 3.9 mi away peoria county 61610 5.0 mi away tazewell county

About Peoria County

Peoria County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 181,186. The county's median household income is $63,409 and median home value is $150,400. ZIP code 61603 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Peoria County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.