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U.S. ZIP Code · IL61603

Peoria County · Peoria, IL

Typical home value

$64,203[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.8%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-77.4%
vs metro
-65.2%
vs state
-66.4%
ZIP 61603 location in IL
Location of ZIP 61603 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 61603 is worth $64,203 — 65.2% below the Peoria, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,168 a month — a 21.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,168[2]
Gross yield
21.8%[2]
Cap rate
13.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,265[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
15,356[3]
Median household income
$41,618[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-343[5]
Moved in
4,219
Moved out
4,562

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Lincoln School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Peoria SD 150

    757 students

  • Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Peoria SD 150

    637 students

  • Von Steuben Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Peoria SD 150

    240 students

  • Greeley Alternative School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Peoria ROE

    0 students

  • Online Learning Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Peoria SD 150

    0 students

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 yield21.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)13.1%
Annual rent$14,018

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$325
Loan principal$51,362
Down payment$12,841
Total interest paid$65,510

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 ratio0.41
Monthly cost to own$484
Monthly rent$1,168

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
60th percentile[1]
Rental yield
83rd percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 61603?
The typical home in 61603 is worth $64,203, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 61603?
Home values in 61603 are up 5.8% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 61603?
A typical home in 61603 rents for about $1,168 a month, a gross rental yield of 21.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 61603?
The effective property tax rate in 61603 is 2.0% — roughly $1,265 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 61603?
ZIP code 61603 has a population of 15,356 and a median household income of $41,618.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Peoria, IL

    Typical home
    $41,249
    Gross yield
    27.8%
  • Creve Coeur, IL

    Typical home
    $105,175
    Gross yield
  • La Fayette, IL

    Typical home
    $105,796
    Gross yield
  • Peoria, IL

    Typical home
    $109,277
    Gross yield
    11.1%
  • Toluca, IL

    Typical home
    $113,576
    Gross yield
  • South Pekin, IL

    Typical home
    $114,206
    Gross yield

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