Pekin, IL ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
61554	Standard	40,854	100.00%	Marquette Heights,Marquette Hts,Midway,Normandale,North Pekin,Pekin Heights,Pekin Mall,Schaeferville
61555	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
61558	Unique	0	0.00%	Pekin Ins Co

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Population & Demographics

Pekin, IL has 40,783 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.6%) and 35-39 (7.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 2.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 1.3% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	40,854
Total Households:	17,154
Total Housing Units:	18,855
Average Household Size:	2.29
Average Family Size:	3.09

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	31,731
Total Households:	13,405
Total Housing Units:	14,849
Average Household Size:	2.25
Average Family Size:	3.23

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	43,529	43,442	43,781	43,691	43,557	43,456	42,900	42,059	41,661	41,786	41,057	40,775	40,783
Decennial Census	43,810	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	40,854	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 42.4

Male Median Age: 40.7

Female Median Age: 44.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,048	1,255	1,322	1,221	1,111	1,286	1,260	1,430	1,420	1,356	1,326	1,443	1,361	1,231	917	590	371	324
Female	1,030	1,159	1,238	1,171	1,021	1,164	1,171	1,213	1,283	1,268	1,300	1,452	1,502	1,408	1,150	803	581	668
Total	2,078	2,414	2,560	2,392	2,132	2,450	2,431	2,643	2,703	2,624	2,626	2,895	2,863	2,639	2,067	1,393	952	992

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	37,525	94.00%
Black:	767	1.92%
Hispanic:*	924	2.31%
Asian:	272	0.68%
American Indian:	156	0.39%
Hawaiian:	17	0.04%
Other:	260	0.65%
Total:	39,921	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	20,272	49.62%	40.7 years
Females:	20,582	50.38%	44.3 years
Total:	40,854	100%	42.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	15,694	49.46%	39.5 years
Females:	16,037	50.54%	43.5 years
Total:	31,731	100%	41.3 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	40,204	98.58%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	93	0.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	169	0.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	317	1.19%
Total Population:	40,783	100%
Total Native Population:	40,297	98.81%
Total Foreign-born Population:	486	1.19%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Pekin, IL have an average household income of $62,484 (much lower than the State by 23.5%, and much lower than the Nation by 20.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($81,857 vs $46,027). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$46,286	$47,524	$48,104	$50,064	$50,711	$52,229	$53,154	$53,504	$53,369	$53,602	$54,770	$58,813	$62,484
Median Family Income	$59,179	$58,272	$57,846	$59,315	$60,005	$62,437	$63,875	$64,063	$65,418	$70,713	$71,488	$75,881	$81,857
Median NonFamily Income	$26,617	$28,230	$29,910	$30,383	$30,894	$32,627	$33,771	$33,382	$33,796	$37,931	$38,672	$42,116	$46,027
Median Male Income	$43,980	$45,653	$48,036	$49,244	$48,814	$51,126	$51,775	$50,785	$49,665	$50,745	$51,585	$54,643	$54,634
Median Female Income	$33,926	$33,623	$34,100	$35,278	$33,350	$33,588	$34,875	$35,917	$36,386	$37,352	$40,025	$43,015	$43,997

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	18,978	56.85%
Unemployed:	1,251	3.75%
Not In Labor Force:	13,154	39.40%
Total:	33,383	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,212	32.73%
Service:	3,705	19.52%
Sales and Office:	3,955	20.84%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,511	7.96%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,595	18.94%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	18,978	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Pekin, IL, the median home value is $123,500 - much lower than the State by 50.7%, and up $15,200 (14.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $814 per month - much lower than the State by 33.7%, and up $119 (17.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Pekin pay under $1,000 (72.6%). About 72.6% pay under $1,000 and 2.3% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.8% (62.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 33.2% - owners are higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$101,500	$101,700	$102,100	$102,300	$104,400	$107,100	$107,800	$108,800	$109,700	$108,300	$110,600	$120,600	$123,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	746	15.13%
$500 to $999:	2,562	51.96%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,089	22.08%
$1,500 to $1,999:	182	3.69%
$2,000 to $2,499:	53	1.07%
$2,500 to $2,999:	36	0.73%
$3,000 or more:	36	0.73%
No Rent:	227	4.60%
Total:	4,931	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$621	$632	$640	$661	$652	$668	$687	$677	$677	$695	$715	$749	$814

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,674	44.36%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,693	27.13%
Renter Occupied:	4,931	28.51%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	17,298	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	17,298	92.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,490	7.93%
Total Housing Units:	18,788	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

18.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (37.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 89.8%, which is about the same as the state rate (90.3%). The share of people in poverty is 8.8%, which is about the same as the state rate (8.2%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and down 1.2 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	943	3.20%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,902	6.46%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	10,722	36.42%
Some college, no degree:	6,803	23.11%
Associate's degree:	3,169	10.76%
Bachelor's degree:	4,112	13.97%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,791	6.08%
Total:	29,442	100%
High school graduate or higher:	26,597	90.34%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,903	20.05%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	26,327	58.32%
Public Insurance:	16,906	37.45%
No Insurance:	1,910	4.23%
Total:	45,143	100%
Has Health Insurance:	43,233	95.77%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	8.4%	8.4%	8.9%	8.6%	7.8%	8.0%	8.6%	9.5%	10.0%	10.0%	9.5%	10.0%	8.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	472	6.22%
Kindergarten:	479	6.31%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,582	47.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,973	25.99%
College or graduate school:	1,086	14.30%
Total:	7,592	100%
Early Childhood:	951	12.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,034	79.48%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	1 Standard, 1 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Tazewell County, IL
Area Codes:	309,861
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	31,731 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Peoria, IL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	40.5421, -89.6212
Land Area:	73.79 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/il-pekin.asp

White:	28,979	93.39%
Black:	726	2.34%
Hispanic:*	755	2.43%
Asian:	223	0.72%
American Indian:	129	0.42%
Hawaiian:	12	0.04%
Other:	207	0.67%
Total:	31,031	100%

Employed:	14,463	55.95%
Unemployed:	1,050	4.06%
Not In Labor Force:	10,337	39.99%
Total:	25,850	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	4,470	30.91%
Service:	2,914	20.15%
Sales and Office:	3,294	22.78%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,146	7.92%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,639	18.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,463	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,685	42.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,348	24.75%
Renter Occupied:	4,494	33.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	13,527	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Pekin, IL

Sources & References

Native, born in the United States:	31,322	98.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	74	0.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	116	0.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	300	1.31%
Total Population:	31,812	100%
Total Native Population:	31,396	98.69%
Total Foreign-born Population:	416	1.31%

Less than $500:	746	16.60%
$500 to $999:	2,383	53.03%
$1,000 to $1,499:	910	20.25%
$1,500 to $1,999:	174	3.87%
$2,000 to $2,499:	31	0.69%
$2,500 to $2,999:	32	0.71%
$3,000 or more:	36	0.80%
No Rent:	182	4.05%
Total:	4,494	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	13,527	91.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,206	8.19%
Total Housing Units:	14,733	100%

Less than 9th grade:	803	3.52%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,522	6.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,611	37.74%
Some college, no degree:	5,096	22.34%
Associate's degree:	2,461	10.79%
Bachelor's degree:	2,969	13.01%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,354	5.93%
Total:	22,816	100%
High school graduate or higher:	20,491	89.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,323	18.95%

Private Insurance:	19,683	56.46%
Public Insurance:	13,736	39.40%
No Insurance:	1,441	4.13%
Total:	34,860	100%
Has Health Insurance:	33,419	95.87%

Nursery School, Preschool:	357	6.05%
Kindergarten:	426	7.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,803	47.53%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,503	25.49%
College or graduate school:	808	13.70%
Total:	5,897	100%
Early Childhood:	783	13.28%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,732	80.24%

# Residential Mailboxes:	18,107Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	974Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,040Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	16,415Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	955Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	727Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$98,394,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$409,024,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,516Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Peoria, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:	37900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	365,773Source: Census
MSA:	Peoria-Pekin, IL MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	73.794 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.316 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	09,16,17Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	58447Source: Census
Place Name:	Pekin city; IllinoisSource: Census