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Dunlap, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61525

Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,021
111/sq mi
$161,165
Median income
$320,100
Median home value
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dunlap pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
111
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61525 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dunlap, Peoria County, Illinois, home to 9,021 residents across 81.1 square miles, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61525 skews affluent, with a median household income of $161,165 (101% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $60,283. Local economic indicators show a 2.6% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $320,100 (67% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,240 monthly, and 87.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Peoria County, letting you compare 61525 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunlap, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61525.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61525, Dunlap, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,021

Population

81.1

Area (sq mi)

111

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61525?

35.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 19.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$161,165

Median Household Income

+101% vs state

$60,283

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61525 ranks nationally

Dunlap, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$161,165 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,270

Total Housing Units

4,079

Occupied Units

191

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$320,100

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$1,240

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61525 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 118
2021 +6.5% 126
2022 +9.7% 138
2023 +10.4% 152
2024 +3.9% 158

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 61525, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,256,000.

89

Businesses

454

Employees

$31.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 13.5%
Construction 11 12.4%
Retail trade 11 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.9%
Wholesale trade 5 5.6%
Information 4 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61525 vs 61615 →

ZIP 61525 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61525 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61525 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61525 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61615 Peoria, IL 22,432 5.3 mi
61528 Edwards, IL 2,668 5.6 mi
61526 Edelstein, IL 1,088 6.1 mi
61552 Mossville, IL 239 5.8 mi
61614 Peoria, IL 27,628 7.0 mi
61604 Peoria, IL 31,647 9.9 mi
61559 Princeville, IL 3,332 7.5 mi
61616 Peoria Heights, IL 6,116 8.7 mi
61523 Chillicothe, IL 11,204 8.4 mi
61606 Peoria, IL 8,051 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

61604 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 31,647
61614 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 27,628
61615 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 22,432
61603 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 17,600
61605 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 16,303
61523 standard
Chillicothe, IL
Pop: 11,204

Related Areas

Peoria County Dunlap, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61525 in? ▼
ZIP code 61525 (Dunlap) is located in Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/peoria-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61525? ▼
ZIP code 61525 in Dunlap, IL has a population of 9,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61525 is $161,165, which is 111% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61525 is $320,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61525 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61525? ▼
ZIP code 61525 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61525 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Construction (11), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61525 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61525? ▼
In ZIP code 61525, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61525 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61525? ▼
In ZIP code 61525, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61525 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.