PlainZIP

Chenoa, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61726

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

2,544
11/sq mi
$77,800
Median income
$135,800
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Chenoa pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
21st pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61726 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61726 (Chenoa, IL) rose +15.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 175.7 in 2023 to 203.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 61726 covers 235.6 square miles in Chenoa, McLean County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,544 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61726 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,800 (3% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,011. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,800 (29% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $933; owner occupancy is 74.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLean County, so 61726 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 61726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chenoa, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61726.

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 61726, Chenoa, 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

2,544

Population

235.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61726?

35.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$77,800

Median Household Income

-3% vs state ZIP avg

$36,011

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,154

Total Housing Units

1,016

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$135,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state ZIP avg

$933

Median Rent

1951

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

+15.8%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61726 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.2% 121
2021 +9.5% 132
2022 +23.6% 164
2023 +7.3% 176
2024 +15.8% 203

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 61726, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,018,000.

51

Businesses

378

Employees

$16.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 15.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 13.7%
Wholesale trade 5 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.8%
Manufacturing 3 5.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61726 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 61726 ranks #3 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 61726 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 61726 ranks #3 of 4 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
61753 Lexington, IL 3,012 8.3 mi
61764 Pontiac, IL 14,460 10.7 mi
61743 Graymont, IL 212 10.6 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61726, 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 (2,544 here; floor ≥1,000).

67748 · Oakley, KS 2,544 54819 · Bruce, WI 2,544 70514 · Baldwin, LA 2,545 72366 · Marvell, AR 2,543

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

82643 · Midwest, WY $77,800 16235 · Lucinda, PA $77,798 95552 · Mad River, CA $77,796 17267 · Warfordsburg, PA $77,788

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Pop: 52,879
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Pop: 36,105
61704 standard
Bloomington, IL
Pop: 35,981
61705 standard
Bloomington, IL
Pop: 12,263
61745 standard
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Pop: 4,408
61752 standard
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Pop: 4,339

Related Areas

McLean County Chenoa, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61726 in? ▼
ZIP code 61726 (Chenoa) 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 61726? ▼
ZIP code 61726 in Chenoa, IL has a population of 2,544 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61726? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61726 is $77,800, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61726? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61726 is $135,800, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61726? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61726 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61726? ▼
ZIP code 61726 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61726? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61726 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61726? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61726 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 61726? ▼
In ZIP code 61726, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 61726? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61726 is 21.8 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 61726? ▼
In ZIP code 61726, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61726? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61726 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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