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U.S. ZIP Code · IL61561

Woodford County · Peoria, IL

Typical home value

$177,944[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+9.5%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-37.4%
vs metro
-3.7%
vs state
-6.9%
ZIP 61561 location in IL
Location of ZIP 61561 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 61561 is worth $177,944 — 3.7% below the Peoria, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 9.5%. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,940[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Woodford County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
2,393[3]
Median household income
$86,071[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Woodford County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-60[5]
Moved in
935
Moved out
995

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Sowers Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

    167 students

  • Roanoke-Benson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

    143 students

  • WCSEA-Sowers-K-4

    Not reported · Grades M · Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$900
Loan principal$142,355
Down payment$35,589
Total interest paid$181,566

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,293
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
29th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
16th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 61561?
The typical home in 61561 is worth $177,944, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 61561?
Home values in 61561 are up 9.5% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 61561?
The effective property tax rate in 61561 is 1.7% — roughly $2,940 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 61561?
ZIP code 61561 has a population of 2,393 and a median household income of $86,071.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Green Valley, IL

    Typical home
    $176,577
    Gross yield
  • Minier, IL

    Typical home
    $174,884
    Gross yield
  • Hopewell, IL

    Typical home
    $172,274
    Gross yield
  • Elmwood, IL

    Typical home
    $184,353
    Gross yield
  • Chillicothe, IL

    Typical home
    $184,752
    Gross yield
  • East Peoria, IL

    Typical home
    $186,240
    Gross yield

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