City

Pekin, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Indiana

👥6,599Population
💰$76,071Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$161,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,042 (25.6%)
Some College945 (23.2%)
Associates686 (16.9%)
Bachelors611 (15%)
Graduate Degree709 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College23.2%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,071 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$161,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units2,783
Vacant Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Pekin, IN

Pekin is a city in Indiana, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,599 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Pekin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,071 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pekin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pekin is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.21%).

Pekin, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Pekin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47165 6,599 $76,071 $161,800 $835 3.3% 32.5% 87.6%