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ZIP 61611

Pop. 24,040·Tazewell County·219th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,000/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$965
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 61611 · $1,000
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,400
Research median
$1,000/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$12,000/yr
At $1,000/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyTazewell County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61611 (East Peoria, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,040
Median income
$78,750
Median age
42.7
Renters
20.4%
Age distribution
19.2%
20.9%
25.4%
14.4%
20.1%
Under 1819.2%
18–3420.9%
35–5425.4%
55–6414.4%
65+20.1%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
92.3%
White92.3%
Black1.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian0.8%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
31%
36.5%
25%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma31%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+25%
Housing tenure
79.6%
20.4%
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61611 in East Peoria, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,448 → $78,750
up 15.1%
Population
23,925 → 24,040
up 0.5%
Renter share
23.6% → 20.4%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.3% → 25%
-1.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 61611 in East Peoria, IL now reports about $78,750, up from $68,448 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 23.6% to 20.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 61611

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 61611 covers East Peoria, IL. The median rent here is $1,000/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($78,750/yr), ZIP 61611 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61611?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61611 (East Peoria, IL) is $1,000. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61611 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61611's median rent of $1,000/mo is $965 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61611 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61611 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #219 out of 229 ZIPs at $1,000/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61611?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,000/mo in ZIP 61611. The local median household income is $78,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61611?

Rent in ZIP 61611 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 61611 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61611 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,000/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($78,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61611 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61611 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.4% of ZIP 61611 households are renters, while 79.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61611 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61611 compare to the rest of East Peoria?

ZIP 61611 sits right at the East Peoria citywide median of $1,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61611 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61611 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,000/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 61611's median household income ($78,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61611 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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