PlainZIP

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
$65,194
Median income
$127,600
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,242. Local economic indicators show a 11.8% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $127,600 (34% below the state average), median rent at $836 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tazewell County, letting you compare 61554 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 61554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pekin, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61554.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61554?

42.6

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$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 61554 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 61554 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 61554 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 61554 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Tazewell County

61611 standard
East Peoria, IL
Pop: 25,268
61571 standard
Washington, IL
Pop: 23,744
61550 standard
Morton, IL
Pop: 17,721
61610 standard
Creve Coeur, IL
Pop: 5,476
61755 standard
Mackinaw, IL
Pop: 4,669
61568 standard
Tremont, IL
Pop: 4,459

Related Areas

Tazewell County Pekin, IL Illinois

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.

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