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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 61615 in Peoria, Illinois, contains a diverse affordable housing inventory supported by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. This area encompasses 277 total units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 115 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 25,226 and an estimated 9,665 housing units, the LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 2.87% of the zip code's estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC projects in this zip code have received $1,154,844 in tax credits, averaging about $4,169 per unit. This funding represents 0.14% of Illinois' total LIHTC allocation, indicating a modest but significant investment in affordable housing for this area.
Affordable housing has been present in this zip code since 1987, with the earliest project being "4100 West Hillmont." The most recent project, "Bradford Woods Apts," was completed in 1997, spanning a decade of affordable housing development. The 1990s saw the most activity in LIHTC-funded housing construction in this area.
The housing mix in these LIHTC projects is diverse, featuring 132 one-bedroom units, 118 two-bedroom units, and 27 three-bedroom units. This variety caters to different household sizes and needs within the community.
Over the past decade, the population in zip code 61615 has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 24,000 and 25,000 residents. The median income has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $76,520 in 2013 to $79,383 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between.
Racial demographics have shifted slightly, with the white population decreasing from 74% in 2013 to 68% in 2022. There has been a modest increase in diversity, with slight growth in Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial populations. The Black population has remained relatively stable, ranging between 9% and 13% over the decade.
The stable population and increasing median income might suggest a reduced need for additional affordable housing in recent years. However, the gradual increase in diversity could indicate changing housing needs that may not be fully addressed by the existing LIHTC inventory.
Zip code 61615 in Peoria, Illinois, has a foundation of LIHTC-funded affordable housing established primarily in the late 1980s and 1990s. While these projects provide a valuable resource for low-income residents, they represent a small portion of the overall housing stock. The area has experienced demographic shifts over the past decade, including increased diversity and rising median incomes, which may influence future affordable housing needs. The existing LIHTC inventory provides a mix of unit sizes, offering options for various household compositions within the community.