ZIP Code 61704
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Bloomington · McLean County · Illinois
- Population
- 35,981
- Median income
- $95,027
- Median home value
- $248,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.1%
- Land area
- 47.8 sq mi
753/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.1
Chicago
ZIP code 61704 in Bloomington, Illinois has a population of 35,981. The median household income is $95,027, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $248,100, 11% below the US average. 57.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61704 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.8 square miles in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. The area is home to 35,981 residents, producing a population density of 753 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 61704 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61704 sits at $95,027 (19% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,675. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $248,100 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,147 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61704 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61704 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 61704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61704.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
95 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
92 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 61704, 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
35,981
Population
47.8
Area (sq mi)
753
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61704?
37.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
15.1%
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?
$95,027
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$52,675
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 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?
16,696
Total Housing Units
15,839
Occupied Units
857
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,100
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$1,147
Median Rent
1993
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61704 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 120 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 133 |
| 2022 | +17.7% | 156 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 172 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 179 |
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 949 business establishments in ZIP 61704, employing approximately 14,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,714,000.
949
Businesses
14,698
Employees
$691.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 123 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 95 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 92 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 63 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.8% |
| Information | 15 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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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