ZIP Code 61761
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Normal · McLean County · Illinois
- Population
- 52,879
- Median income
- $65,275
- Median home value
- $214,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.9%
- Land area
- 110.0 sq mi
481/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 25.1
Chicago
ZIP code 61761 in Normal, Illinois has a population of 52,879. The median household income is $65,275, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $214,600, 23% below the US average. 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61761 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.0 square miles in Normal, McLean County, Illinois. The area is home to 52,879 residents, producing a population density of 481 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61761 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61761 sits at $65,275 (18% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,703. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $214,600 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $966 per month, and 55.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61761 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61761 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61761
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61761.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61761, Normal, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
52,879
Population
110.0
Area (sq mi)
481
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61761?
25.1
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
8.1%
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?
$65,275
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$36,703
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
22,382
Total Housing Units
20,554
Occupied Units
1,828
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state
$966
Median Rent
1989
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61761 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 124 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 136 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 159 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 176 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 183 |
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 803 business establishments in ZIP 61761, employing approximately 21,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,927,039,000.
803
Businesses
21,507
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 128 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 125 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 106 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 101 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 55 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Information | 13 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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