City

South Pekin, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Illinois

👥1,000Population
💰$69,821Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$112,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate289 (48.8%)
Some College80 (13.5%)
Associates78 (13.2%)
Bachelors91 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree51 (8.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 8.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College13.5%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate8.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,821 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$112,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units412
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About South Pekin, IL

South Pekin is a city in Illinois, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,000 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, South Pekin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,821 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in South Pekin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Pekin is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.8%).

South Pekin, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in South Pekin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61564 1,000 $69,821 $112,900 $741 6.7% 24.0% 80.6%