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Bloomington, IL
City in McLean County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61701, 61704.
Population
78,907
Land area
27.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,910
ZIP codes
2
Bloomington and its ZIP codes
Bloomington at a glance
- Bloomington is about 13 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $77,384, 7% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,300 (23% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,050 a month.
Local data for Bloomington, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools23
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks26
- Post Offices3
- Parks42
- Grocery Stores27
- Restaurants273
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Bloomington, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,384
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,050/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
48.7%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19,554), Irish Americans (11,417), Indian Americans (5,075).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Bloomington.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
PPP loans
$212M
2,715 loans, 26,412 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bloomington, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home20.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bloomington, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bloomington, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Bloomington
2 in or overlapping Bloomington. Population shown
Cities near Bloomington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NormalTown | 3.7 mi | 18.7 |
| Twin GroveCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| DownsVillage | 6.8 mi | 3 |
| TowandaVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| HudsonVillage | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| HeyworthVillage | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| CarlockVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DanversVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| StanfordVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| EllsworthVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| KappaVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Le RoyCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| McLeanVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| CongervilleVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bloomington, IL in?
- Bloomington is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Bloomington, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bloomington include 61701, 61704.
- What is the population of Bloomington, IL?
- About 78,907 people live in Bloomington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bloomington?
- Nearby places include Normal (3.7 mi), Twin Grove (6.3 mi), Shirley (6.6 mi), Downs (6.8 mi), Towanda (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023