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U.S. ZIP Code · IL61606

Peoria County · Peoria, IL

Typical home value

$121,742[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.1%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-57.1%
vs metro
-34.1%
vs state
-36.3%
ZIP 61606 location in IL
Location of ZIP 61606 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 61606 is worth $121,742 — 34.1% below the Peoria, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,286 a month — a 12.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,286[2]
Gross yield
12.7%[2]
Cap rate
7.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,102[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
6,684[3]
Median household income
$39,196[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
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Franklin Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Peoria SD 150

    356 students

  • Whittier Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Peoria SD 150

    334 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 yield12.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.6%
Annual rent$15,432

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$616
Loan principal$97,394
Down payment$24,348
Total interest paid$124,220

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 ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$976
Monthly rent$1,286

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
74th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
98th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 61606?
The typical home in 61606 is worth $121,742, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 61606?
Home values in 61606 are up 4.1% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 61606?
A typical home in 61606 rents for about $1,286 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 61606?
The effective property tax rate in 61606 is 2.5% — roughly $3,102 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 61606?
ZIP code 61606 has a population of 6,684 and a median household income of $39,196.

#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 Heights, IL

    Typical home
    $119,756
    Gross yield
  • Henry, IL

    Typical home
    $124,762
    Gross yield
  • Peoria, IL

    Typical home
    $118,096
    Gross yield
  • Mossville CDP, IL

    Typical home
    $127,174
    Gross yield
  • Bradford, IL

    Typical home
    $127,895
    Gross yield
  • South Pekin, IL

    Typical home
    $114,206
    Gross yield

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