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Sunnyland, IL — ZIP 61571

Population: 24,470 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61571 (Sunnyland, IL) is $238,591 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 3 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,524/month. 7 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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$238,591

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,591
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+22.0%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+45.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,591
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
$220,000
Median list price
$182,450
Median price per sqft
$110
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
51
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,524/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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Central SD 51, Washington CHSD 308, District 50 Schools
Schools include
Central Intermediate Sch, Central Primary Sch, Washington Comm High School, J L Hensey Elem School, Beverly Manor Elementary 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
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
42.0 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
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,438
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,941

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Michael Pfister Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL, CARLE EUREKA 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
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,700
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

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 61571State medianUS median
Median home value$238,591$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$220,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,524/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,700$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 61571?
$238,591.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61571?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61571?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61571?
Typical rent: $1,524/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61571?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61571?
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 61571?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61571?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61571?
7 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61571 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61571?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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