| ZIP Code | 61736 |
|---|---|
| City | Downs |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McLean County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 797 ft |
| Latitude | 40.402284 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.840374 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.4% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 442 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 121 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 109 (6.6%) |
| Bachelors | 135 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 849 (51.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,127 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $936/mo |
| Total Units | 980 |
| Vacant Units | 17 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 980 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 17 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 61736 is located in Downs, Illinois, within McLean County. With a population of 2,658, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 61736 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,127 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61736 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $936 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 61736 is primarily White (94.54%). Residents are well-educated — 59.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61736 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 61736 in Downs, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,658 residents, a median household income of $107,127, and a median home value of $283,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.