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 Low-density area
- $98,681
- Median income Above-median income area
- $162,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61754 (Mc Lean, IL) rose +26.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 174.3 in 2023 to 220.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,237. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.2% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,500 (15% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $1,118; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLean County, so 61754 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 61754
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Lean, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61754.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61754?
39.4
Median Age
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Female
0.2%
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?
$98,681
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$55,237
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61754 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mc Lean, 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)
$98,681 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
460housing units
460
Total Housing Units
417
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,500
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 61754 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61723
Atlanta (61723)
2,321 residents
- 61754
Mc Lean (61754)
1,261 residents
- 61774
Stanford (61774)
962 residents
- 61778 683
Waynesville (61778)
683 residents
- 61772 351
Shirley (61772)
351 residents
- 61751 124
Lawndale (61751)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61754 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61754 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61754
Mc Lean (61754)
$98,681 median income
- 61774
Stanford (61774)
$86,250 median income
- 61723
Atlanta (61723)
$85,230 median income
- 61778
Waynesville (61778)
$59,868 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61754, 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 (1,261 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 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.
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