ZIP code 61761
Where is ZIP code 61761?
Normal, Illinois
McLean County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61761 belongs to Normal, Illinois in McLean County. 61761 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 309. About 54,075 people live in the 61761 area, where the median household income is $65,275. The closest ZIP codes are 61790 (Normal, 0.5 mi west), 61701 (Bloomington, 2.4 mi south) and 61710 (Bloomington, 3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 61761 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Normal |
| Also accepted | Merna |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McLean County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 40.5124, -88.9883 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 617 |
Population and income in 61761
| Population | 54,075 · higher than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,269 · higher than 79% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 25.1 years · lower than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $65,275 · lower than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,703 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 53% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $214,600 · higher than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $966 a month |
| Housing units | 22,382 |
| Households | 20,554 (2.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 45% |
| Land area | 42.61 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61761. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61761
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61790 | Normal, IL | 0.5 mi W | Unique |
| 61701 | Bloomington, IL | 2.4 mi S | Standard |
| 61710 | Bloomington, IL | 3 mi SE | Unique |
| 61799 | Bloomington, IL | 3 mi SE | Unique |
| 61704 | Bloomington, IL | 3.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 61709 | Bloomington, IL | 4 mi SE | Unique |
| 61776 | Towanda, IL | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 61705 | Bloomington, IL | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 61702 | Bloomington, IL | 6.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 61791 | Bloomington, IL | 6.5 mi E | Unique |
| 61748 | Hudson, IL | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 61772 | Shirley, IL | 8.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61761 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61761
123 MAIN ST
NORMAL IL 61761
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MERNA as the city name for 61761. Avoid College Hills Mall: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61761-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61761?
- 61761 is a Normal, Illinois ZIP code. Merna is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 61761 in?
- ZIP code 61761 is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61761 in?
- 61761 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61761?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61761 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61761?
- About 54,075 people live in ZIP code 61761, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61761?
- The median household income in 61761 is $65,275 a year, lower than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61761?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61761 are 61790 (Normal, 0.5 miles), 61701 (Bloomington, 2.4 miles), 61710 (Bloomington, 3 miles) and 61799 (Bloomington, 3 miles).