ZIP Code 61554
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Pekin · Tazewell County · Illinois
- Population
- 43,810
- Median income
- $65,194
- Median home value
- $127,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.1%
- Land area
- 180.3 sq mi
243/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
Chicago
ZIP code 61554 in Pekin, Illinois has a population of 43,810. The median household income is $65,194, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $127,600, 54% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61554 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.3 square miles in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois. The area is home to 43,810 residents, producing a population density of 243 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61554 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61554 sits at $65,194 (19% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,242. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $127,600 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $836 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61554 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tazewell County, so you can benchmark 61554 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61554.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
48 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61554, Pekin, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
43,810
Population
180.3
Area (sq mi)
243
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61554?
42.6
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$65,194
Median Household Income
-19% vs state
$36,242
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
18,517
Total Housing Units
17,208
Occupied Units
1,309
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,600
Median Home Value
-34% vs state
$836
Median Rent
1963
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
161
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+61%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61554 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +61% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 122 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 130 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 143 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 150 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 161 |
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 717 business establishments in ZIP 61554, employing approximately 9,339 people with a combined annual payroll of $399,329,000.
717
Businesses
9,339
Employees
$399.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 110 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 47 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.6% |
| Information | 15 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 61554 vs 61564 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61564 | South Pekin, IL | 1,077 | 3.8 mi |
| 61610 | Creve Coeur, IL | 5,476 | 7.1 mi |
| 61535 | Groveland, IL | 1,629 | 5.8 mi |
| 61602 | Peoria, IL | 1,055 | 9.3 mi |
| 61605 | Peoria, IL | 16,303 | 9.4 mi |
| 61607 | Peoria, IL | 10,941 | 7.1 mi |
| 61539 | Kingston Mines, IL | 205 | 7.9 mi |
| 61534 | Green Valley, IL | 1,737 | 9.1 mi |
| 61568 | Tremont, IL | 4,459 | 7.7 mi |
| 61547 | Mapleton, IL | 3,779 | 7.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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