Illinois · City Profile

Bloomington, IL

ZIP codes
8
Population
85,743
Median income
$83,919
Median home value
$217,666

Bloomington sits in McLean, Illinois, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 85,743 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Bloomington has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $217,666 and median asking rent runs around $1,018 per month. Median household income hovers around $83,919. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Bloomington

ZIPCountyPopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
61701 McLean 35,480 $54,799 $133,100
61702 McLean 0
61704 McLean 37,517 $87,354 $233,100
61705 McLean 12,746 $109,606 $286,800
61709 McLean 0
61710 McLean 0
61791 McLean 0
61799 McLean 0

Thinking about relocating to Bloomington?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

  • Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
  • Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $217,666, and median rent is $1,018. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
  • Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
  • Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.