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Normal, IL
Town in McLean County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61761.
Population
53,569
Land area
18.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,867
ZIP codes
1
Normal and its ZIP codes
Normal at a glance
- Normal is about 13 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 26th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $64,785 a year, 22% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,600 (19% below Illinois) and median rent is $965 a month.
Local data for Normal, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Normal, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,785
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$213,600
Median rent
$965/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
52.9%
Median age
25.0
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,127), Irish Americans (7,215), Mexican Americans (2,714).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Normal.
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
How people get to work
Normal, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked8.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Normal, 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 zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Normal, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Normal
1 in or overlapping Normal. Population shown
Cities near Normal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BloomingtonCity | 3.7 mi | 27.1 |
| TowandaVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| HudsonVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Twin GroveCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4 |
| CarlockVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| DanversVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| DownsVillage | 10 mi | 3 |
| KappaVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| CongervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| LexingtonCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| StanfordVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HeyworthVillage | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| El PasoCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| EllsworthVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Normal, IL in?
- Normal is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Normal, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Normal include 61761.
- What is the population of Normal, IL?
- About 53,569 people live in Normal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Normal?
- Nearby places include Bloomington (3.7 mi), Towanda (5.2 mi), Hudson (5.3 mi), Twin Grove (6.4 mi), Carlock (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023