City

Pekin, IL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Illinois

👥40,783Population
💰$62,484Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$123,500Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Black3.0%
Asian0.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma256 (0.9%)
HS Graduate8,872 (32.8%)
Some College5,037 (18.6%)
Associates4,035 (14.9%)
Bachelors3,169 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree5,714 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College18.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,484 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$123,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units18,788
Vacant Units1,490

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Pekin, IL

Pekin is a city in Illinois, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,783 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Pekin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,484 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pekin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pekin is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.87%).

Pekin, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pekin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61554 40,783 $62,484 $123,500 $814 6.2% 32.8% 71.5%

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