ZIP Code 61601: Peoria, Illinois
ZIP code 61601 is assigned to Peoria, Illinois, and lies within Peoria County. Its reference point is at latitude 40.6931 and longitude -89.5898 (40°41'35.2"N 89°35'23.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 61601
Peoria, IL has 35 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 61601, they include 61602, 61603, 61604, 61605, 61606, 61607, 61612, 61613 and 26 more.
Across Peoria County there are 50 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 61629 in Peoria, IL, about 0.1 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 61601 |
|---|---|
| City | Peoria |
| County | Peoria County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 40.6931 |
| Longitude | -89.5898 |
| DMS | 40°41'35.2"N 89°35'23.3"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 61629 (Peoria, 0.1 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 61601
Map centered on 40.6931, -89.5898. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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Video: Peoria, IL
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ZIP Codes Near 61601
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 61601, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 61601, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are East Peoria, IL (2.4 mi southeast) and Creve Coeur, IL (3.5 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- East Peoria, IL – 2.4 mi southeast
- Creve Coeur, IL – 3.5 mi south
Schools Near Peoria, IL
If you are moving to ZIP code 61601, check the school district serving Peoria and Peoria County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as East Peoria and Creve Coeur can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 61601.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Peoria. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 61601 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Peoria, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 61601 may also use facilities in nearby East Peoria and Creve Coeur.
Shopping and Dining in Peoria
For places to eat and shop near Peoria, IL, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 61601.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Peoria, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 61601.
To research local history, try searching for Peoria County records and archives along with the name Peoria.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 61601, East Peoria lies about 2.4 mi to the southeast and Creve Coeur lies about 3.5 mi to the south. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Peoria show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 61601
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Peoria - Caterpillar Administration Building from Savings Tower”): Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Peoria - Caterpillar Administration Building, trees”): Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Peoria City Hall (cropped)”): User:Rklawton @ Wikimedia Commons (Robert Lawton), CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Peoria Civic Center”): Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Greetings from Peoria, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (4481410494)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Peoria, Illinois [Peoria Travel Guide 2025]” by Vacation Idea, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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