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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
$57,130
Median income
$144,500
Median home value
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,396. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing McLean County, letting you compare 61701 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 61701?

36.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 12.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61701 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61705 Bloomington, IL 12,263 1.3 mi
61704 Bloomington, IL 35,981 2.6 mi
61761 Normal, IL 52,879 4.1 mi
61748 Hudson, IL 2,782 9.7 mi
61772 Shirley, IL 351 7.6 mi
61776 Towanda, IL 1,409 9.2 mi
61725 Carlock, IL 1,547 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in McLean County

61761 standard
Normal, IL
Pop: 52,879
61704 standard
Bloomington, IL
Pop: 35,981
61705 standard
Bloomington, IL
Pop: 12,263
61745 standard
Heyworth, IL
Pop: 4,408
61752 standard
Le Roy, IL
Pop: 4,339
61753 standard
Lexington, IL
Pop: 3,012

Related Areas

McLean County Bloomington, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.