61724 ZIP Code — Bellflower, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61724 is located in Bellflower, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 32.63 square miles and serves a population of 439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61724

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61724 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

439

population

32.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61724 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellflower	Acceptable
Bellflower	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61770 Saybrook (6.3 mi) 61722 Arrowsmith (6.7 mi) 61845 Foosland (7.7 mi) 61843 Fisher (8.1 mi) 61854 Mansfield (9.9 mi) 61853 Mahomet (9.9 mi) 61840 Dewey (12 mi) 61752 Le Roy (12.2 mi) 61842 Farmer City (12.9 mi) 60936 Gibson City (13 mi) 61720 Anchor (13.4 mi) 61737 Ellsworth (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	439
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	32.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3360
Longitude	-88.5269
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	7.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

439

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$83,750

Median household income

$38,587

Per capita income

$113,200

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	24.4%
18 and over	332	75.6%
65 and over	71	16.2%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	425	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.2%
Other race	10	2.2%
Two or more races	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	7.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 17.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	17.5%
Median income	$83,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,200
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	41.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.9%
Electricity	19.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	30	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	20	12.5%
Households with children under 18	59	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	36.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	24.7%
Married	57.2%	60.2%
Separated	1.7%	1.2%
Widowed	3.3%	7.2%
Divorced	12.8%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.6%
Kindergarten	7	5.6%
Elementary school	56	44.8%
High school	37	29.6%
College / grad school	18	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Finance & real estate 13.0%

Professional & management 12.6%

Retail trade 11.1%

Construction 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	424	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	438	99.8%
Born in same state	433	98.6%
Born in different state	368	83.8%
Foreign born	5	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	14.8%
Arab	35	8%
Italian	33	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	1.1%
Polish	2	0.5%
Norwegian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	96.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61724

What city is ZIP code 61724 in?

ZIP code 61724 is primarily assigned to Bellflower, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61724 in?

ZIP code 61724 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61724 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 61724 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61724 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61724 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 61724 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61724 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61724?

The median home value in ZIP code 61724 is $113,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 61724 in?

ZIP code 61724 observes the CST timezone.