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Pekin, IL — ZIP 61554

Population: 40,577 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61554 (Pekin, IL) is $144,927 — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $101,250 after a median 56.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $926/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,927

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

56.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,927
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+27.3%
5-year appreciation
+42.0%
10-year appreciation
+52.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$144,927
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$101,250
Median list price
$122,450
Median price per sqft
$48
Median days on market
56.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
109
Sale-to-list ratio
93.4%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
14 days
New listings (monthly)
61

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

Rents

Typical rent
$926/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
5
High schools
2
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, Tazewell Co Area EFE RDS, Georgetown Middle School, Marquette Elem School, Broadmoor Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 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 nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+116 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
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
39,597
Average weekly wage
$1,064
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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

How it compares

ZIP 61554State medianUS median
Median home value$144,927$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$101,250$212,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$926/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/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 median home value in ZIP 61554?
$144,927.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61554?
$101,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61554?
Median days on market: 56.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61554?
Typical rent: $926/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61554?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail.
Is ZIP 61554 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
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?
17 schools (8 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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