PlainZIP

Hudson, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61748

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

2,782
27/sq mi
$128,036
Median income
$233,600
Median home value
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61748 covers 102.3 square miles in Hudson, McLean County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,782 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61748 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,036 (60% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,874. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $233,600 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 96.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 24 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 61748 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 61748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61748.

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 61748, Hudson, 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

2,782

Population

102.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61748?

42.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$128,036

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$52,874

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61748 ranks nationally

Hudson, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,036 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,099

Total Housing Units

1,016

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.7%
Renter 3.3%

$233,600

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1979

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

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61748 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 134
2021 +5.5% 141
2022 +16.4% 164
2023 +3.0% 169
2024 +12.0% 189

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 44 business establishments in ZIP 61748, employing approximately 570 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,398,000.

44

Businesses

570

Employees

$36.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 22.7%
Retail trade 5 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.1%
Wholesale trade 3 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 6.8%

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 61748 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 61748 ranks #5 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 61748 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 61748 ranks the highest of 8 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
61761 Normal, IL 52,879 6.3 mi
61725 Carlock, IL 1,547 6.8 mi
61701 Bloomington, IL 36,105 9.7 mi
61776 Towanda, IL 1,409 7.3 mi
61738 El Paso, IL 4,212 9.2 mi
61704 Bloomington, IL 35,981 10.4 mi
61744 Gridley, IL 2,031 10.1 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
61705 standard
Bloomington, IL
Pop: 12,263
61745 standard
Heyworth, IL
Pop: 4,408
61752 standard
Le Roy, IL
Pop: 4,339

Related Areas

McLean County Hudson, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61748 in? ▼
ZIP code 61748 (Hudson) 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 61748? ▼
ZIP code 61748 in Hudson, IL has a population of 2,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61748? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61748 is $128,036, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61748? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61748 is $233,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61748? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61748 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61748? ▼
ZIP code 61748 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 570 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61748? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61748 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61748? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61748 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 61748? ▼
In ZIP code 61748, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 61748? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61748 is 24.1 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 61748? ▼
In ZIP code 61748, approximately 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61748? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61748 is 2.5% 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.