What to know about ZIP 61555
ZIP code 61555 covers ZIP 61555 with a population of about 5,228.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 44.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PEORIA - BLOOMINGTON media market.
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ZIP Code 61555 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
5,228
Density
N/A
Median income
$66,037
-12% vs US avg
Home value
$98,500
-72% vs US avg
Median rent
$607
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 61555
Income and economy in ZIP 61555
Median household income in ZIP 61555 is about $66,037 — about 12% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.0%; unemployment rate near 9.7%; 17.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Construction; about 4.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 61555
Median home value is about $98,500 — about 72% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $607 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 78.9% (about 13.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 61555, a household would need roughly $27,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $633. That sits below the local median household income ($66,037), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.