| ZIP Code | 61554 |
|---|---|
| City | Pekin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Tazewell County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 640 ft |
| Latitude | 40.543623 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.620621 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17179 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 256 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,872 (32.8%) |
| Some College | 5,037 (18.6%) |
| Associates | 4,035 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,169 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,714 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,484 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,500 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $814/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,788 |
| Vacant Units | 1,490 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,788 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,490 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 61554 is located in Pekin, Illinois, within Tazewell County. With a population of 40,783, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 61554 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,484 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61554 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $123,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $814 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 61554 is primarily White (90.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.6%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61554 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 61554 in Pekin, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 40,783 residents, a median household income of $62,484, and a median home value of $123,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.