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U.S. ZIP Code · IL61704

McLean County · Bloomington, IL

Typical home value

$323,189[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+13.8%
vs metro
+48.8%
vs state
+69.0%
ZIP 61704 location in IL
Location of ZIP 61704 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 61704 is worth $323,189 — 48.8% above the Bloomington, IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,509 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,509[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,839[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for McLean County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
37,279[3]
Median household income
$95,027[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of McLean County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-444[5]
Moved in
3,917
Moved out
4,361

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Evans Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · McLean County USD 5

    776 students

  • Northpoint Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · McLean County USD 5

    465 students

  • Cedar Ridge Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · McLean County USD 5

    386 students

  • Brigham Elementary

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · McLean County USD 5

    323 students

  • Stevenson Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Bloomington SD 87

    308 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$18,104

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,634
Loan principal$258,551
Down payment$64,638
Total interest paid$329,768

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.64
Monthly cost to own$2,475
Monthly rent$1,509

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
70th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 61704?
The typical home in 61704 is worth $323,189, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 61704?
Home values in 61704 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 61704?
A typical home in 61704 rents for about $1,509 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 61704?
The effective property tax rate in 61704 is 2.1% — roughly $6,839 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 61704?
ZIP code 61704 has a population of 37,279 and a median household income of $95,027.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Downs, IL

    Typical home
    $316,522
    Gross yield
  • Hudson, IL

    Typical home
    $305,766
    Gross yield
  • Towanda, IL

    Typical home
    $269,166
    Gross yield
  • Bloomington, IL

    Typical home
    $381,112
    Gross yield
  • Normal, IL

    Typical home
    $264,624
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Heyworth, IL

    Typical home
    $261,315
    Gross yield

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