PlainZIP

Edelstein, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61526

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

1,088
13/sq mi
$118,393
Median income
$262,100
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61526 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edelstein, Peoria County, Illinois, home to just 1,088 residents across 82.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61526 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,393 (48% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,474. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $262,100 for a typical home value (37% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 94.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. To put 61526 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Peoria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 61526, Edelstein, 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

1,088

Population

82.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61526?

42.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$118,393

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$52,474

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61526 ranks nationally

Edelstein, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$118,393 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

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

What does housing look like?

437

Total Housing Units

382

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$262,100

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

1974

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2020)

116

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+16%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61526 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2020). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +16% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 – 109
2016 +19.6% 130
2018 – 113
2019 +2.3% 115
2020 +1.0% 116

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 2020. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 61526, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,137,000.

14

Businesses

158

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 21.4%

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 61526 vs 61479 →

ZIP 61526 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 61526 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 61526 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 61526 ranks #3 of 6 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
61479 Speer, IL 165 5.3 mi
61523 Chillicothe, IL 11,204 4.7 mi
61525 Dunlap, IL 9,021 6.1 mi
61424 Camp Grove, IL 100 10.2 mi
61552 Mossville, IL 239 8.3 mi
61562 Rome, IL 46 7.3 mi
61565 Sparland, IL 1,504 9.3 mi
61491 Wyoming, IL 2,197 10.6 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 Edelstein, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61526 in? ▼
ZIP code 61526 (Edelstein) 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 61526? ▼
ZIP code 61526 in Edelstein, IL has a population of 1,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61526 is $118,393, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61526 is $262,100, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61526 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61526? ▼
ZIP code 61526 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61526 increased by 1.0% in 2020. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 16%. 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 61526? ▼
In ZIP code 61526, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61526? ▼
In ZIP code 61526, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61526 is 3.8% 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.