61603 ZIP Code – Peoria, Illinois
ZIP code 61603 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Peoria, Illinois, within Peoria County with a population of approximately 15,789 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,069, which is well below the Illinois average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $69,600 are well below the national average, with 52.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $961 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 15.4%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 29.5%, well above the national average. 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 36.4, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 61611, 61606, 61625.
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ZIP 61603 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61603 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $69k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $961 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61611 – East Peoria
- 61606 – Peoria
- 61625 – Peoria
- 61616 – Peoria Heights
- 61602 – Peoria
- 61614 – Peoria
- 61605 – Peoria
- 61604 – Peoria
- 61610 – Creve Coeur
- 61615 – Peoria
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61611 | EAST PEORIA | 23,447 | $74,733 |
| 61606 | PEORIA | 7,232 | $47,311 |
| 61625 | PEORIA | 438 | Not provided |
| 61616 | PEORIA HEIGHTS | 5,890 | $59,286 |
| 61602 | PEORIA | 862 | $20,000 |