PlainZIP

Mc Lean, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61754

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

1,261
7/sq mi
$98,681
Median income
$162,500
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Lean pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61754 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61754 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Lean, McLean County, Illinois, home to just 1,261 residents across 175.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61754 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,681 (23% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $55,237. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. Median home value sits at $162,500 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,118 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61754, plus 6 more within McLean County, give a clearer read than the 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 61754

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Lean, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61754.

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 61754, Mc Lean, 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

1,261

Population

175.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61754?

39.4

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
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?

$98,681

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$55,237

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61754 ranks nationally

Mc Lean, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,681 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

460

Total Housing Units

417

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$162,500

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,118

Median Rent

1961

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

+26.4%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61754 have increased 26.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.4% 127
2021 +14.5% 145
2022 +28.4% 186
2023 -6.3% 174
2024 +26.4% 220

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 61754, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,751,000.

24

Businesses

153

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 20.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.7%
Wholesale trade 3 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.5%

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 61754 vs 61774 →

ZIP 61754 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 61754 ranks #2 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 61754 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 61754 ranks the highest 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
61774 Stanford, IL 962 7.2 mi
61772 Shirley, IL 351 6.5 mi
61723 Atlanta, IL 2,321 7.0 mi
61778 Waynesville, IL 683 7.9 mi
61751 Lawndale, IL 124 10.5 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 Mc Lean, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61754 in? ▼
ZIP code 61754 (Mc Lean) 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 61754? ▼
ZIP code 61754 in Mc Lean, IL has a population of 1,261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61754? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61754 is $98,681, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61754? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61754 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61754? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61754 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61754? ▼
ZIP code 61754 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61754? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61754 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61754? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61754 increased by 26.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 61754? ▼
In ZIP code 61754, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 61754? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61754 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61754? ▼
In ZIP code 61754, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61754? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61754 is 4.2% 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.