Lexington, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61753
McLean County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,012
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,119
- Median income Above-median income area
- $185,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61753 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61753 covers 219.9 square miles in Lexington, McLean County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,012 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61753 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,119 (30% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,165. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $185,700 (3% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $939; 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLean County, so 61753 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 61753
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61753.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 61753, Lexington, 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
3,012
Population
219.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61753?
40.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.2%
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?
$104,119
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$53,165
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61753 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lexington, 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)
$104,119 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
1,209housing units
1,209
Total Housing Units
1,125
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,700
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$939
Median Rent
1971
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61753 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 127 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 135 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 151 |
| 2023 | +17.6% | 178 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 176 |
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 59 business establishments in ZIP 61753, employing approximately 762 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,878,000.
59
Businesses
762
Employees
$60.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.1% |
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 61753 vs 61776 →
ZIP 61753 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61753
Lexington (61753)
3,012 residents
- 61726
Chenoa (61726)
2,544 residents
- 61744
Gridley (61744)
2,031 residents
- 61776
Towanda (61776)
1,409 residents
- 61730 379
Cooksville (61730)
379 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61753 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61753 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61776
Towanda (61776)
$119,625 median income
- 61753
Lexington (61753)
$104,119 median income
- 61726
Chenoa (61726)
$77,800 median income
- 61730
Cooksville (61730)
$76,719 median income
- 61744
Gridley (61744)
$68,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61753 ranks #2 of 5 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 61753, 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 (3,012 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 61753 in?
ZIP code 61753 (Lexington) 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 61753?
ZIP code 61753 in Lexington, IL has a population of 3,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61753?
The median household income in ZIP 61753 is $104,119, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61753?
The median home value in ZIP 61753 is $185,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61753?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61753 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61753?
ZIP code 61753 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61753?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61753 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Retail trade (8), Construction (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61753?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61753 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 61753?
In ZIP code 61753, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61753?
In ZIP code 61753, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61753?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61753 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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