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 High-density area
- $161,165
- Median income Above-median income area
- $320,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61525 (Dunlap, IL) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 152.3 in 2023 to 158.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,283. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $320,100 (67% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,240.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61525 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 61525?
35.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
15.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$60,283
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61525 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Dunlap, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$161,165 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,270housing units
4,270
Total Housing Units
4,079
Occupied Units
191
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,100
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61604
Peoria (61604)
31,647 residents
- 61614
Peoria (61614)
27,628 residents
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
22,432 residents
- 61523 11,204
Chillicothe (61523)
11,204 residents
- 61525 9,021
Dunlap (61525)
9,021 residents
- 61606 8,051
Peoria (61606)
8,051 residents
- 61616 6,116
Peoria Heights (61616)
6,116 residents
- 61559 3,332
Princeville (61559)
3,332 residents
- 61528 2,668
Edwards (61528)
2,668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61525 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61525 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61528
Edwards (61528)
$183,140 median income
- 61525
Dunlap (61525)
$161,165 median income
- 61526
Edelstein (61526)
$118,393 median income
- 61559
Princeville (61559)
$101,200 median income
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
$79,817 median income
- 61523
Chillicothe (61523)
$79,453 median income
- 61614 $66,924
Peoria (61614)
$66,924 median income
- 61616 $60,099
Peoria Heights (61616)
$60,099 median income
- 61604 $52,414
Peoria (61604)
$52,414 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61525, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,021 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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