The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61525 sells for about $485,000, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,240 a month.
ZIP 61525 — Dunlap
The 61525 housing market remains robust, characterized by high median household incomes and strong demand for single-family homes. Limited inventory and the area's reputation for top-tier schools continue to drive price appreciation, keeping the market competitive for buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, larger lot sizes, and a quiet suburban environment within a short drive of Peoria's major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 6.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 2.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 61525, Peoria County IL
The area generally experiences low crime rates, consistent with its status as a quiet, affluent suburban community within the Peoria metropolitan region.
The ZIP is served by the highly-regarded Dunlap Community Unit School District 323, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in the region.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major Peoria-area employers like Caterpillar and the OSF Healthcare system, with ongoing residential development in the northern expansion corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with convenient access to Illinois Route 6 and I-74 providing direct routes to downtown Peoria and major employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks, walking trails, and proximity to the Illinois River, with shopping and dining amenities concentrated along the Knoxville Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family options and a strong preference for single-family home rentals.
The economy is anchored by the Peoria metropolitan area's industrial and healthcare sectors, with Caterpillar Inc. and OSF Healthcare serving as primary regional employers.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with major highway access via IL-6 and I-74 facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential expansion in the northern reaches of the ZIP, with infrastructure improvements supporting new subdivision growth.
The Peoria County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the valuation process, ensuring uniform assessment across the county's various taxing jurisdictions.
Parcels are subject to levies from Dunlap CUSD 323, Peoria County, and various local fire and library districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to coastal regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The Putt Club East Peoria4.313 mi
- Elevate Trampoline Park4.55.1 mi
- Elevate Trampoline Park4.614.1 mi
- Kartville4.211.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese3.98.4 mi
- Peoria Civic Center4.212.3 mi
- Peoria Zoo4.311.2 mi
- Caterpillar Visitors Center4.712.5 mi
- Five Points Washington4.517 mi
- Kenny's Westside Pub4.512.3 mi
- Wildlife Prairie Park4.59 mi
- Peoria Zoo4.311.2 mi
- Peoria Riverfront Museum4.512.6 mi
- Detweiller Park4.77 mi
- AMC Grand Prairie 184.25.1 mi
- Peoria Riverfront Museum4.512.6 mi
- Caterpillar Visitors Center4.712.5 mi
- The Peoria PlayHouse4.611.4 mi
- Wheels O' Time Museum4.93.6 mi
- Soderstrom Castle4.610 mi
- Wildlife Prairie Park4.59 mi
- Detweiller Park4.77 mi
- Jubilee College State Park4.47 mi
- Forest Park Nature Center4.88.9 mi
- Luthy Botanical Garden4.611.1 mi
- EastPort Marina4.513.4 mi
- Illinois Valley Yacht & Canoe Club4.69.9 mi
- Pekin Boat Club4.319.5 mi
- National Marine Service & Rentals4.39.6 mi
- WeaverRidge Golf Club4.37.6 mi
- Newman Golf Course410.5 mi
- Kellogg Golf Course4.15.5 mi
- Northwoods Mall48.5 mi
- Tanners Orchard4.612.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.49.1 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.55.3 mi
- The Shoppes at Grand Prairie4.25.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides various community parks, sports fields, and recreational programming.
Primary commercial artery featuring local restaurants, retail, and services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.