Bloomington, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61701
McLean County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,105
- 1,246/sq mi High-density area
- $57,130
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bloomington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,246
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61701 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61701 (Bloomington, IL) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.1 in 2023 to 184.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, with 36,105 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 1,246 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61701 reports a modest median household income of $57,130 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,396. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,500 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $909; owner occupancy is 56.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLean County, so 61701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomington, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
165 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61701, Bloomington, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
36,105
Population
29.0
Area (sq mi)
1,246
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61701?
36.1
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,130
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$36,396
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61701 ranks nationally
Bloomington, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,130 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,889housing units
17,889
Total Housing Units
16,537
Occupied Units
1,352
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,500
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$909
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61701 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 125 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 137 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 157 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 171 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 184 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 960 business establishments in ZIP 61701, employing approximately 19,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $993,445,000.
960
Businesses
19,159
Employees
$993.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 165 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 127 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 68 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 49 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.6% |
| Information | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61701 vs 61705 →
ZIP 61701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61761
Normal (61761)
52,879 residents
- 61701
Bloomington (61701)
36,105 residents
- 61704
Bloomington (61704)
35,981 residents
- 61705 12,263
Bloomington (61705)
12,263 residents
- 61748 2,782
Hudson (61748)
2,782 residents
- 61725 1,547
Carlock (61725)
1,547 residents
- 61776 1,409
Towanda (61776)
1,409 residents
- 61772 351
Shirley (61772)
351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61701 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61748
Hudson (61748)
$128,036 median income
- 61725
Carlock (61725)
$126,083 median income
- 61705
Bloomington (61705)
$120,547 median income
- 61776
Towanda (61776)
$119,625 median income
- 61704
Bloomington (61704)
$95,027 median income
- 61761
Normal (61761)
$65,275 median income
- 61701
Bloomington (61701)
$57,130 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61701 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61701, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,105 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61701 in?
ZIP code 61701 (Bloomington) is located in McLean County, Illinois. McLean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclean-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61701?
ZIP code 61701 in Bloomington, IL has a population of 36,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61701?
The median household income in ZIP 61701 is $57,130, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61701?
The median home value in ZIP 61701 is $144,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61701 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61701?
ZIP code 61701 has 960 business establishments employing approximately 19,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61701 are: Retail trade (165), Accommodation and food services (127), Other services (except public administration) (122). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61701 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61701?
In ZIP code 61701, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61701 is 16.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61701?
In ZIP code 61701, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61701 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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