61554 ZIP Code — Pekin, IL

Tazewell County, Illinois

ZIP code 61554 is located in Pekin, Illinois, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 73.79 square miles and serves a population of 40,775 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61554

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $58,813. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

40,775
population
73.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61554 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pekin Acceptable
Pekin Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61558 Pekin (1.9 mi) 61535 Groveland (4.9 mi) 61607 Peoria (6 mi) 61610 Creve Coeur (6.6 mi) 61568 Tremont (7.4 mi) 61547 Mapleton (7.8 mi) 61605 Peoria (9.1 mi) 61602 Peoria (9.3 mi) 61633 Peoria (10.2 mi) 61630 Peoria (10.2 mi) 61629 Peoria (10.2 mi) 61613 Peoria (10.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 40,775
Population density 553 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 179
Geography
Land area 73.79 sq mi
Water area 4.32 sq mi
Latitude 40.5479
Longitude -89.6141
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 309
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 37.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 33.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.3% 24.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 4.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

40,775
Population
553
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$58,813
Median household income
$33,194
Per capita income
$120,600
Median home value
$749
Median monthly rent
70.4%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
13,816
Housing units
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1,066
Under 5
1,078
1,152
5–9
1,165
1,113
10–14
1,126
1,153
15–19
1,166
1,179
20–24
1,193
2,634
25–34
2,665
2,532
35–44
2,563
2,459
45–54
2,489
1,467
55–59
1,484
1,585
60–64
1,605
2,354
65–74
2,383
1,048
75–84
1,061
524
85+
531
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188,08819.8%
18 and over32,68780.2%
65 and over7,90119.4%
Median age42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%
Two or more races 3.3%
Black or African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Other race 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
GroupCount%
White38,00291.9%
Two or more races1,3643.3%
Black or African American9402.3%
Hispanic or Latino5751.4%
Asian2040.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1130.3%
Other race990.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander530.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.4% 37.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.9% 33.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 18.3% 24.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.4% 4.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.7%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 9.8%
$25k–$35k 8.8%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 17.5%
$75k–$100k 13.6%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k+ 3.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.7%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k9.8%
$25k–$35k8.8%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k17.5%
$75k–$100k13.6%
$100k–$150k14.7%
$150k–$200k7.2%
$200k+3.5%
Median income$58,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%
$50k–$100k 32.9%
$100k–$150k 31.4%
$150k–$200k 12.7%
$200k–$300k 13.0%
$300k–$500k 4.8%
$500k–$1M 0.9%
$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$120,600
Median rent / month$749
Owner occupied70.4%
Renter occupied29.6%
Vacant8.8%
Single-family detached75.6%
Large apartment buildings4.3%
Mobile homes0.2%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20096.7%
1990–19993.7%
1980–19895.3%
1970–197922.3%
1960–196914.6%
1950–195918.8%
1940–19499.1%
1939 or earlier17.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom12.4%
2 bedrooms30.7%
3 bedrooms41.7%
4 bedrooms11.5%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.0%
1 vehicle38.7%
2 vehicles37.0%
3 or more16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas77.3%
Electricity19.5%
Propane / LP gas2.9%
Wood0.1%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7,05040.9%
Cohabiting couple1,4998.7%
Male householder, no spouse3,49420.3%
Female householder, no spouse5,20430.2%
Households with children under 184,24624.6%
Households with seniors (65+)5,55432.2%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.2%25.0%
Married45.7%42.7%
Separated1.5%1.6%
Widowed2.4%14.3%
Divorced12.2%16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 36.8%
Some college, no degree 23.4%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5376.8%
Kindergarten3694.7%
Elementary school3,63346.3%
High school2,03225.9%
College / grad school1,27116.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Manufacturing 14.8%
Retail trade 12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%
Professional & management 8.0%
Transportation & utilities 7.0%
Finance & real estate 6.7%
Construction 5.9%
Public administration 3.9%
Other services 3.7%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Information 1.0%
Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.0%
Service18.3%
Sales & office22.4%
Natural resources & construction7.9%
Production & transportation19.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.2%
Government11.6%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.1%
Carpool9.0%
Public transit1.3%
Walk1.5%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)22.1

Poverty

All people 13.5%
Under 18 years 19.2%
18 and over 12.0%
Married-couple families 3.7%
Female-led households 30.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.4%
Retirement income28.7%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP18.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure32.9%
High cholesterol32.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis26.6%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.6%
Binge drinking15.3%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.5%
Depression18.2%
Fair or poor health15.2%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.6%
Visited dentist60.6%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss16.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2,4477.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.5%
Under 186.2%
18–64 years13.0%
65 and over32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.2%
Public insurance44.5%
No insurance4.4%
Uninsured under 191.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only38,63194.7%
Spanish2020.5%
Other Indo-European1470.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander310.1%
Other languages240.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)40,18798.6%
Born in same state40,08898.3%
Born in different state33,69882.6%
Foreign born990.2%
Naturalized citizen5881.4%
Not a US citizen21636.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4,49511%
French4,39710.8%
Arab2,4976.1%
English6591.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish2750.7%
German1160.3%
Dutch970.2%
Irish510.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.3%
Internet access90.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61554

What city is ZIP code 61554 in?

ZIP code 61554 is primarily assigned to Pekin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61554 in?

ZIP code 61554 falls within Tazewell County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61554?

The median home value in ZIP code 61554 is $120,600.

Does ZIP code 61554 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 61554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61554?

ZIP code 61554 has an estimated population of 40,775 residents, with a density of 553 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61554?

The median household income in ZIP code 61554 is $58,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61554 in?

ZIP code 61554 observes the CST timezone.

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