| ZIP Code | 61705 |
|---|---|
| City | Bloomington |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McLean County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 738 ft |
| Latitude | 40.523132 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.07201 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.5% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,311 (15.2%) |
| Some College | 504 (5.8%) |
| Associates | 1,221 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 733 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,831 (56%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,470 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $310,100 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,294/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,378 |
| Vacant Units | 311 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,378 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 311 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 61705 is located in Bloomington, Illinois, within McLean County. With a population of 12,973, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 61705 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,470 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61705 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $310,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,294 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 61705 is primarily White (81.79%). Residents are highly educated — 64.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61705 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 61705 in Bloomington, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,973 residents, a median household income of $120,470, and a median home value of $310,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.