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Peoria city, IL

ZIP 61603 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61603

61603 has a population of 15,430 with a median age of 36.4 yrs (52.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
39.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Black
42.9%+246% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-82% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.2%-45% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
6.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.5%+25% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
13.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.1%+18% vs US avg
x
High school
40.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
26.5%-45% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.6%+50% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.2%+86% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
29.5%+156% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.2%+276% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.1%+285% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.9%+656% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 61603

Poverty Rate
29.5%+156% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.2%+276% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.1%+285% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.5%+6% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
37.6%+222% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
43.9%+656% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,430
Median age36.4
Poverty rate29.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White39.1%
Hispanic10.2%
Black42.9%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born52.2%