Pekin, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61554
Tazewell County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,810
- 243/sq mi High-density area
- $65,194
- Median income Near-median income area
- $127,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pekin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 243
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61554 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 61554 (Pekin, IL) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 150.2 in 2023 to 160.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61554 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois, with 43,810 residents across 180.3 square miles, a density of 243 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61554 reports a modest median household income of $65,194 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,242. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,600 (34% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $836; owner occupancy is 72.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 61554 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 61554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pekin, IL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$36,242
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61554 ranks nationally
Pekin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,194 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US 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
18,517housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 61554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61554
Pekin (61554)
43,810 residents
- 61605 16,303
Peoria (61605)
16,303 residents
- 61607 10,941
Peoria (61607)
10,941 residents
- 61610 5,476
Creve Coeur (61610)
5,476 residents
- 61568 4,459
Tremont (61568)
4,459 residents
- 61547 3,779
Mapleton (61547)
3,779 residents
- 61534 1,737
Green Valley (61534)
1,737 residents
- 61535 1,629
Groveland (61535)
1,629 residents
- 61564 1,077
South Pekin (61564)
1,077 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61554 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61535
Groveland (61535)
$128,125 median income
- 61547
Mapleton (61547)
$108,158 median income
- 61568
Tremont (61568)
$100,972 median income
- 61534
Green Valley (61534)
$90,104 median income
- 61607
Peoria (61607)
$75,532 median income
- 61564
South Pekin (61564)
$75,100 median income
- 61554
Pekin (61554)
$65,194 median income
- 61539
Kingston Mines (61539)
$51,250 median income
- 61610 $47,993
Creve Coeur (61610)
$47,993 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61554 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61554, 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 (43,810 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 61554 in?
ZIP code 61554 (Pekin) is located in Tazewell County, Illinois. Tazewell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tazewell-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61554?
ZIP code 61554 in Pekin, IL has a population of 43,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61554?
The median household income in ZIP 61554 is $65,194, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61554?
The median home value in ZIP 61554 is $127,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61554 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61554?
ZIP code 61554 has 717 business establishments employing approximately 9,339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61554 are: Retail trade (110), Other services (except public administration) (105), Health care and social assistance (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61554?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61554 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 61%. 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 61554?
In ZIP code 61554, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 61554?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61554 is 21.9 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 61554?
In ZIP code 61554, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61554 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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