City

Bloomington, IL

8 ZIP codes  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥85,488Population
💰$81,768Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$209,303Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓57.7%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.3%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 9.1%Asian: 7.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White72.3%
Hispanic6.9%
Black9.1%
Asian7.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads57.7% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma455 (0.8%)
HS Graduate10,233 (18.9%)
Some College4,939 (9.1%)
Associates7,067 (13.1%)
Bachelors4,395 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree26,923 (49.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 49.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College9.1%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate49.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,768 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$209,303 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,032/mo
Total Housing Units39,945
Vacant Units3,024

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Bloomington, IL

Bloomington is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 85,488 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.78 years.

Economically, Bloomington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,767 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bloomington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $209,303, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,032 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bloomington is well-educated. 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.25%).

Bloomington, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bloomington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61701 35,577 $55,882 $138,600 $873 3.2% 46.9% 56.6%
61704 36,938 $93,107 $242,000 $1,094 2.0% 65.8% 66.2%
61705 12,973 $120,470 $310,100 $1,294 1.7% 64.5% 80.3%