PlainZIP

Towanda, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61776

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

1,409
12/sq mi
$119,625
Median income
$211,300
Median home value
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61776 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61776 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Towanda, McLean County, Illinois, home to just 1,409 residents across 113.6 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61776 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,625 (49% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $54,644. Local economic indicators show a 3.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $211,300 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,000 per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61776 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 61776

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Towanda, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61776.

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 61776, Towanda, 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

1,409

Population

113.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61776?

47.7

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$119,625

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$54,644

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61776 ranks nationally

Towanda, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,625 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.0%

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

What does housing look like?

523

Total Housing Units

519

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$211,300

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1977

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

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61776 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +0.6% 123
2019 +6.1% 130
2020 +0.3% 130
2021 +2.7% 134
2024 – 203

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 20 business establishments in ZIP 61776, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,146,000.

20

Businesses

138

Employees

$9.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 20.0%
Construction 3 15.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%

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 61776 vs 61761 →

ZIP 61776 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 61776 ranks #7 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 61776 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 61776 ranks #3 of 9 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 5.5 mi
61753 Lexington, IL 3,012 6.3 mi
61748 Hudson, IL 2,782 7.3 mi
61730 Cooksville, IL 379 7.7 mi
61704 Bloomington, IL 35,981 7.9 mi
61701 Bloomington, IL 36,105 9.2 mi
61737 Ellsworth, IL 516 10.2 mi
61705 Bloomington, IL 12,263 10.4 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 Towanda, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61776 in? ▼
ZIP code 61776 (Towanda) 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 61776? ▼
ZIP code 61776 in Towanda, IL has a population of 1,409 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61776? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61776 is $119,625, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61776? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61776 is $211,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61776? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61776 is White at 95.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61776? ▼
ZIP code 61776 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61776? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61776 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61776? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61776 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 61776? ▼
In ZIP code 61776, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.0% 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 61776? ▼
In ZIP code 61776, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61776? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61776 is 3.3% 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.