3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 615xxPekin, IL area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 615 changed +2.6% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +6.0% for Illinois and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 61501–61572. Most of its 2010 population lived in Tazewell County (46%), Peoria County (21%), Fulton County (14%). Communities in the region include Morton, Washington, Canton, Chillicothe, Eureka. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +2.6%
- 5-year change
- +40.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +166%
- National rank (1 year)
- 604th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 615 vs Illinois and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 615: 266.5
- Illinois: 283.5
- Peoria, IL metro: 259.1
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 615 | IL | U.S. | Gap vs IL | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.6% | +6.0% | +3.0% | −3.4 pts | −0.4 pts |
| 3 years | +20.0% | +21.8% | +12.9% | −1.8 pts | +7.1 pts |
| 5 years | +40.1% | +46.9% | +41.3% | −6.8 pts | −1.2 pts |
| 10 years | +52.9% | +75.6% | +93.3% | −22.7 pts | −40.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +166% | +184% | +292% | −17.0 pts | −125.1 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 615 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +164% | $791,779 |
| Q2 2000 | +109% | $627,112 |
| Q2 2005 | +70.6% | $511,833 |
| Q2 2010 | +59.7% | $479,216 |
| Q2 2015 | +55.8% | $467,255 |
| Q2 2020 | +49.5% | $448,435 |
| Q2 2021 | +40.1% | $420,372 |
| Q2 2023 | +20.0% | $359,968 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.6% | $307,809 |
How ZIP3 615 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 615 ranks 604th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 25th of 29 in Illinois. Its one-year change is −0.4 pts versus the nation and −3.4 pts versus Illinois. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 604th of 882 | 25th of 29 |
| 3 years | 201st of 882 | 20th of 29 |
| 5 years | 580th of 882 | 23rd of 29 |
| 10 years | 845th of 882 | 29th of 29 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 850th of 879 | 18th of 29 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 615
ZIP3 615's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 2.6% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2013, about 4.2 years after the top. Today it sits +57.9% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 615 | Q1 2009 | Q1 2012 | -2.6% | Q2 2013 (4.2 yrs) | +57.9% |
| IL | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -21.8% | Q2 2021 (14.2 yrs) | +51.8% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q1 2012 | -3.3% | Q1 2015 (6 yrs) | +56.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 615's index has changed +20.4% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 615 after inflation | IL after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.2% | +2.0% | -0.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +9.3% | +10.9% | +10.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +13.0% | +18.4% | +16.6% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +9.9% | +26.3% | +12.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +20.4% | +28.0% | +17.0% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 615
Regional estimate
$458,755
- Estimated gain
- $158,755
- Index change
- +52.92%
- Start index
- 174.25
- End index
- 266.46
ZIP3 615 (Pekin, IL area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 616 · Peoria, IL area | IL | +5.7% | +48.1% | +145% |
| 617 · Bloomington, IL area | IL | +7.9% | +51.3% | +156% |
| 614 · Galesburg, IL area | IL | +1.7% | +39.0% | +170% |
| 613 · Ottawa, IL area | IL | +0.9% | +46.4% | +163% |
| 626 · Jacksonville, IL area | IL | +7.0% | +40.6% | +150% |
| 627 · Springfield, IL area | IL | +4.8% | +42.2% | +126% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 266.46 |
| Q1 2026 | 263.56 |
| Q4 2025 | 258.07 |
| Q3 2025 | 259.69 |
| Q2 2025 | 259.70 |
| Q1 2025 | 237.85 |
| Q4 2024 | 242.63 |
| Q3 2024 | 241.09 |
| Q2 2024 | 238.95 |
| Q1 2024 | 229.93 |
| Q4 2023 | 230.99 |
| Q3 2023 | 228.42 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 615?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 615, the regional index changed +2.6% over the year to Q2 2026, +40.1% over five years, +52.9% over ten years, and +166% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 615 appreciating faster than Illinois and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +2.6% compares with +6.0% for Illinois and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −0.4 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −1.2 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 615?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 615. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 61501 to 61572 (46 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.