City

Normal, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥53,404Population
💰$66,642Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂25.3Median Age
🏠$200,900Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓60.1%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.5%Hispanic: 7%Black: 11.3%Asian: 3.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White75.5%
Hispanic7.0%
Black11.3%
Asian3.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
33%
25–44
22%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads60.1% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.1%)
HS Graduate4,924 (19.1%)
Some College1,738 (6.8%)
Associates3,581 (13.9%)
Bachelors2,055 (8%)
Graduate Degree13,396 (52.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 52.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad19.1%
Some College6.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate52.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.4%Renter: 44.6%Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,642 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$200,900 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$976/mo
Total Housing Units22,037
Vacant Units2,104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Normal, IL

Normal is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 53,404 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.3 years.

Economically, Normal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,642 is near the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Normal is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $976 per month.

The population of Normal is highly educated. 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.53%).

Normal, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Normal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61761 53,404 $66,642 $200,900 $976 4.2% 60.1% 55.4%