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ZIP 61705

Population: 13,213 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61705 is $388,805 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $433,500 after a median 52 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$388,805

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$388,805
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+51.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$388,805

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$433,500
Median list price
$447,500
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,691/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
Schools include
Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Fox Creek Elementary School, Benjamin Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
4
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.5 in
Annual snowfall
6.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,748
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,652

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (55 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Kieser Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL, CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
9.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,223
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 61705State medianUS median
Typical home value$388,805—$288,527
Median sale price$433,500—$325,000
Median days on market52 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$7,223—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 61705?
$388,805.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61705?
$433,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61705?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61705?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,287/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 61705 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61705. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61705?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61705?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61705 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61705?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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