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Peoria, IL — ZIP 61604

Population: 28,313 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61604 (Peoria, IL) is $114,291 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $42,000 after a median 117 days on market. Typical rent runs $994/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$114,291

Median home value

+6.4%

1-year change

117

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$114,291
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+25.0%
5-year appreciation
+44.1%
10-year appreciation
+59.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$114,291
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
$42,000
Median list price
$75,000
Median price per sqft
$21
1-year sale-price change
-44.0%
Median days on market
117 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
72.9%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
50

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

Rents

Typical rent
$994/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
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
15
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
5
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Peoria ROE, Norwood ESD 63, Peoria SD 150
Schools include
Peoria Regional High School, Norwood Elem School, Norwood Primary School, Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 6-8, Peoria 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, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.5 in
Annual snowfall
10.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
329
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,387
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,958

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (4 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
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
-656 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
68.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,209
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
93,638
Average weekly wage
$1,413
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

ZIP 61604State medianUS median
Median home value$114,291$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$42,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market117 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$994/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,209$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 61604?
$114,291.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61604?
$42,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61604?
Median days on market: 117 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61604?
Typical rent: $994/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61604?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 61604 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61604?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61604?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61604?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61604?
15 schools (4 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 61604 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61604?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61604?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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