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Tazewell County
South Pekin, IL
61564
61564 ZIP Code — South Pekin, IL
Tazewell County, Illinois
ZIP code 61564 is located in
South Pekin ,
Illinois ,
within Tazewell County .
It covers approximately 0.98 square miles and serves a population of
1,053 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 309 .
About ZIP code 61564
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 $96,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,917. 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 61564 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,053
Population density
1,074 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
179
Geography
Land area
0.98 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.4945
Longitude
-89.6542
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
309
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.1%
37.5%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
48.3%
33.6%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
24.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.9%
4.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$67,917
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 281 26.7% 18 and over 772 73.3% 65 and over 173 16.4% Median age 37.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 1,027 97.3% Black or African American 14 1.3% Two or more races 12 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
39.1%
37.5%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
48.3%
33.6%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
24.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.9%
4.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 6.5% $25k–$35k 12.3% $35k–$50k 11.0% $50k–$75k 23.8% $75k–$100k 15.2% $100k–$150k 18.6% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $67,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,600 Median rent / month $814 Owner occupied 81.2% Renter occupied 18.8% Vacant 4.3% Single-family detached 90.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.61
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 11.3% 1990–1999 1.8% 1980–1989 3.5% 1970–1979 33.1% 1960–1969 2.8% 1950–1959 15.3% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 27.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 25.1% 3 bedrooms 56.4% 4 bedrooms 13.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.8% 1 vehicle 26.4% 2 vehicles 37.4% 3 or more 30.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 77.0% Electricity 23.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 196 51.3% Cohabiting couple 49 12.8% Male householder, no spouse 52 13.6% Female householder, no spouse 85 22.3% Households with children under 18 132 34.6% Households with seniors (65+) 118 30.9% Average household size 2.76
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.7% 31.4% Married 49.6% 45.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.9% 14.9% Divorced 14.7% 8.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
0.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.9% Bachelor's or higher 5.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 38 12.7% Kindergarten 6 2.0% Elementary school 138 46.2% High school 71 23.7% College / grad school 46 15.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Professional & management
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Public administration
7.5%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.2% Service 16.4% Sales & office 22.3% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 28.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.3% Government 14.1% Self-employed 1.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.8% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.9% Work from home 3.0% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 23.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
22.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.3% Retirement income 28.5% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 17.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.3% High blood pressure 30.9% High cholesterol 30.6% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 24.9% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 28.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 85.9% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 69 8.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.3% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 11.4% 65 and over 24.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.1% Public insurance 48.2% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 979 93.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,049 99.6% Born in same state 1,041 98.9% Born in different state 883 83.9% Foreign born 8 0.8% Naturalized citizen 4 0.4% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 83 7.9% Italian 82 7.8% French 57 5.4%
Ancestry Count % English 6 0.6% Irish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.3% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61564
What city is ZIP code 61564 in?
ZIP code 61564 is primarily assigned to South Pekin, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61564 in?
ZIP code 61564 falls within Tazewell County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 61564?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 61564 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61564 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61564?
The median home value in ZIP code 61564 is $96,600.
Does ZIP code 61564 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 61564 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 61564 in?
ZIP code 61564 observes the CST timezone.
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