61554 ZIP Code
Pekin, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61554 |
| City/Town: | Pekin |
| County: | Tazewell |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,775 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,813 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,020 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,917 |
| Median Home Value: | $120,600 |
| Land Area: | 73.8 sq miles
191.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.3 sq miles
11.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5436, -89.6206 |
Population Information (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,775 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,261 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,514 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,144 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,317 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,239 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,319 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,372 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,299 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,095 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,948 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,951 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,190 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,737 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,109 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,055 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $120,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $749 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,917 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,247 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,670 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,146 | 70.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,101 | 29.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,384 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 871 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,986 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,824 | 36.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,872 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,237 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,868 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,726 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61554 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,813 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,541 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,881 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,020 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,977 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,659 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,232 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,599 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,521 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,172 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 925 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,002 | 93.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 940 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 113 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 204 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 53 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 99 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,364 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 575 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,006 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 697 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 144 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 165 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61554 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 813 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 684 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,693 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,523 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,779 | 16.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,026 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,339 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,542 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,244 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 604 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61554 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,844 | 79.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,656 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 229 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 275 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 166 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,132 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61554 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 152 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,100 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,768 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 473 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,259 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,314 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 194 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,259 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,486 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,415 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,819 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 697 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 723 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,462 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,315 | 64.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,418 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,718 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61554 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,475 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,114 | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,948 | 28.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,299 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 556 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,100 | 18.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61554 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,308 | 75.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 659 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 564 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 904 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,102 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 539 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 811 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61554 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 347 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,264 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 699 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,001 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,215 | 22.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,766 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,549 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,722 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,334 | 17.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61554 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 205 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,345 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,808 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,887 | 41.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,178 | 11.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 494 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61554 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,338 | 77.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 496 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,361 | 19.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61554 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,374 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,682 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,383 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,808 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61554 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 511 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 4,001 | 32.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,812 | 31.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,537 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,583 | 13.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 584 | 4.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 109 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61554 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,141 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $550 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $749 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,247 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,050 | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,321 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,494 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,204 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,246 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,554 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61554 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,740 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,396 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,644 | 45.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 406 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,042 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,331 | 25.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61554 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,842 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 537 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 369 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,633 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,032 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,271 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,601 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,447 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,180 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,064 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 505 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,059 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,500 | 41.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61554 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,842 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,342 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,878 | 53.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,341 | 43.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 673 | 12.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 123 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,187 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 99 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 588 | 593.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 588 | 593.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 588 | 593.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 159 | 160.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 19 | 19.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 31.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 188 | 189.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 22.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61554 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,631 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,650 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 981 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 510 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 249 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 136 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61554 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,247 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,575 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Pekin, IL61554