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 Low-density area
- $119,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $211,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 53.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,644. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $211,300 (10% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,000; 93.8% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McLean County, so 61776 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 61776
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Towanda, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61776.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61776?
47.7
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$119,625
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$54,644
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61776 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Towanda, 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)
$119,625 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
523housing units
523
Total Housing Units
519
Occupied Units
4
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61761
Normal (61761)
52,879 residents
- 61701
Bloomington (61701)
36,105 residents
- 61704
Bloomington (61704)
35,981 residents
- 61705 12,263
Bloomington (61705)
12,263 residents
- 61753 3,012
Lexington (61753)
3,012 residents
- 61748 2,782
Hudson (61748)
2,782 residents
- 61776 1,409
Towanda (61776)
1,409 residents
- 61737 516
Ellsworth (61737)
516 residents
- 61730 379
Cooksville (61730)
379 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61776 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61776 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61748
Hudson (61748)
$128,036 median income
- 61705
Bloomington (61705)
$120,547 median income
- 61776
Towanda (61776)
$119,625 median income
- 61753
Lexington (61753)
$104,119 median income
- 61704
Bloomington (61704)
$95,027 median income
- 61737
Ellsworth (61737)
$83,750 median income
- 61730
Cooksville (61730)
$76,719 median income
- 61761
Normal (61761)
$65,275 median income
- 61701
Bloomington (61701)
$57,130 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61776, 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 (1,409 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 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.
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