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ZIP 61701

Pop. 35,136·McLean County·211th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,113/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$852
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ZIP 61701 · $1,113
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,670
Research median
$1,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,356/yr
At $1,113/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMcLean County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61701 (Bloomington, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,136
Median income
$57,130
Median age
36.1
Renters
43.3%
Age distribution
19%
29.4%
24.7%
15.9%
Under 1819%
18–3429.4%
35–5424.7%
55–6411.1%
65+15.9%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
12.1%
White72.4%
Black12.1%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian2.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
26.7%
29.7%
37.5%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+37.5%
Housing tenure
56.7%
43.3%
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61701 in Bloomington, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$721 → $1,113
up 54.4%
Income
$48,906 → $57,130
up 16.8%
Population
35,347 → 35,136
down 0.6%
Renter share
43.6% → 43.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 37.5%
+3.6 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.1
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 61701 in Bloomington, IL has increased from $721 to $1,113, a 54.4% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $57,130 today, compared with $48,906 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.5% of adults here, versus 33.9% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61701 covers Bloomington, IL. The median rent here is $1,113/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($57,130/yr), ZIP 61701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61701 (Bloomington, IL) is $1,113. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61701's median rent of $1,113/mo is $852 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61701 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #211 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,113/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,113/mo in ZIP 61701. The local median household income is $57,130/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61701?

Rent in ZIP 61701 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61701 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,113/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($57,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.3% of ZIP 61701 households are renters, while 56.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61701 compare to the rest of Bloomington?

ZIP 61701 is more affordable than Bloomington overall. At $1,113/mo, it's $255 below the Bloomington citywide median of $1,368/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,113/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 61701's median household income ($57,130/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61701 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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