| ZIP Code | 61564 |
|---|---|
| City | South Pekin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Tazewell County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 515 ft |
| Latitude | 40.498515 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.656218 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17179 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 36% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 289 (48.8%) |
| Some College | 80 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 78 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 91 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 51 (8.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,821 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,900 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $741/mo ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 412 |
| Vacant Units | 35 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 412 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 35 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 61564 is located in South Pekin, Illinois, within Tazewell County. With a population of 1,000, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 61564 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,821 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61564 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $741 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 61564 is primarily White (94.80%). Residents are less-educated — 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61564 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 61564 in South Pekin, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,000 residents, a median household income of $69,821, and a median home value of $112,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.