ZIP Code 61701
standardSource:
Bloomington · McLean County · Illinois
- Population
- 36,105
- Median income
- $57,130
- Median home value
- $144,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.5%
- Land area
- 29.0 sq mi
1,246/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
Chicago
ZIP code 61701 in Bloomington, Illinois has a population of 36,105. The median household income is $57,130, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $144,500, 48% below the US average. 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.0 square miles in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. The area is home to 36,105 residents, producing a population density of 1,246 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61701 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61701 sits at $57,130 (29% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,396. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $144,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $909 per month, and 56.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,396
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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