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 Moderate-density area
- $120,547
- Median income Above-median income area
- $328,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61705 (Bloomington, IL) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.2 in 2023 to 164.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,784. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $328,200 (71% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 81.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,276.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLean County, so 61705 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 61705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomington, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61705.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61705?
40.9
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
4.7%
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?
$120,547
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$59,784
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61705 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bloomington, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,547 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,523housing units
5,523
Total Housing Units
5,232
Occupied Units
291
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$328,200
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 61745 4,408
Heyworth (61745)
4,408 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 61705 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61725
Carlock (61725)
$126,083 median income
- 61705
Bloomington (61705)
$120,547 median income
- 61776
Towanda (61776)
$119,625 median income
- 61745
Heyworth (61745)
$107,835 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 61705 ranks #2 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 61705, 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 (12,263 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 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.
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