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Bloomington, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61705

McLean County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,263
54/sq mi
$120,547
Median income
$328,200
Median home value
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomington pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61705 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, home to 12,263 residents across 226.3 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61705 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,547 (51% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $59,784. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $328,200 (71% above the state average), median rent at $1,276 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61705 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 61705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomington, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61705.

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 61705, 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

12,263

Population

226.3

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61705?

40.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 9.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$120,547

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$59,784

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61705 ranks nationally

Bloomington, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$120,547 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,523

Total Housing Units

5,232

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$328,200

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,276

Median Rent

1999

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61705 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 115
2021 +9.1% 126
2022 +17.5% 148
2023 +4.5% 154
2024 +6.9% 165

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 167 business establishments in ZIP 61705, employing approximately 2,115 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,621,000.

167

Businesses

2,115

Employees

$121.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 16.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 18 10.8%
Construction 15 9.0%
Retail trade 14 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.0%
Wholesale trade 9 5.4%
Finance and insurance 8 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.0%
Manufacturing 4 2.4%
Information 4 2.4%

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 61705 vs 61701 →

ZIP 61705 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 61705 ranks #4 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 61705 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 61705 ranks #2 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
61701 Bloomington, IL 36,105 1.3 mi
61704 Bloomington, IL 35,981 3.2 mi
61761 Normal, IL 52,879 5.3 mi
61772 Shirley, IL 351 6.4 mi
61745 Heyworth, IL 4,408 9.6 mi
61776 Towanda, IL 1,409 10.4 mi
61725 Carlock, IL 1,547 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in McLean County

61761 standard
Normal, IL
Pop: 52,879
61701 standard
Bloomington, IL
Pop: 36,105
61704 standard
Bloomington, IL
Pop: 35,981
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 61705 in? ▼
ZIP code 61705 (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 61705? ▼
ZIP code 61705 in Bloomington, IL has a population of 12,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61705 is $120,547, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61705 is $328,200, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61705 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61705? ▼
ZIP code 61705 has 167 business establishments employing approximately 2,115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61705 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61705 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 61705? ▼
In ZIP code 61705, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.5% 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 61705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61705 is 19.5 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 61705? ▼
In ZIP code 61705, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61705 is 7.2% 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.