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ZIP 61761

Part of Normal, IL
Pop. 54,075·McLean County·184th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,403/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$562
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 61761 · $1,403
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,630
Research median
$1,230/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
$16,836/yr
At $1,403/mo median
Location
CityNormal
StateIL
CountyMcLean County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61761 (Normal, IL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,075
Median income
$65,275
Median age
25.1
Renters
45%
Age distribution
16.2%
44.7%
18.5%
12.2%
Under 1816.2%
18–3444.7%
35–5418.5%
55–648.4%
65+12.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
78.1%
White78.1%
Black10.8%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian4.2%
Education (25+)
19%
25.7%
52.9%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma19%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+52.9%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61761 in Normal, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,103 → $65,275
up 10.4%
Population
54,251 → 54,075
down 0.3%
Renter share
44.2% → 45%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
52.5% → 52.9%
+0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $59,103 to $65,275 across the same window, up 10.4% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61761 covers Normal, IL. The median rent here is $1,403/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($65,275/yr), ZIP 61761 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61761?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61761 (Normal, IL) is $1,403. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61761 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61761's median rent of $1,403/mo is $562 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61761 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61761 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #184 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,403/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61761?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,403/mo in ZIP 61761. The local median household income is $65,275/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61761?

Rent in ZIP 61761 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61761 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61761 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,403/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($65,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61761 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61761 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of ZIP 61761 households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61761 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61761 compare to the rest of Normal?

ZIP 61761 sits right at the Normal citywide median of $1,403/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61761 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61761 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,403/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 61761's median household income ($65,275/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61761 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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