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Pekin, IL — ZIP 61554

Population: 40,577 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61554 (Pekin, IL) is $144,305 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $156,000 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $950/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,305

Typical home value

+7.0%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$144,305
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+26.5%
5-year appreciation
+41.6%
10-year appreciation
+53.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$144,305
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$156,000
Median list price
$149,900
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
+20.0%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
194
For-sale inventory
117
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
82
1-year forecast
+3.4%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$950/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$915/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
5
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Tazewell-Mason Cntys Sp Ed Assoc, Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE, N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102
Schools include
Schramm Education Center, Rogers Academy, Tazewell Co Area EFE RDS, Georgetown Middle School, Marquette Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
97
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
182
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,425
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,734

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (51 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Pekin Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+116 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
60.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,636
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,708
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
118

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 61554State medianUS median
Typical home value$144,305$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$156,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$950/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,636$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 61554?
$144,305.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61554?
$156,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61554?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61554?
Typical rent: $950/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61554?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, drought, hail.
Is ZIP 61554 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61554. 97 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61554?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61554?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61554?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61554?
18 schools (8 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61554 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61554?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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