61726 ZIP Code — Chenoa, IL
Mclean County, Illinois
ZIP code 61726 is located in Chenoa, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 94.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.
About ZIP code 61726
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 $132,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($78,542) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,508
population
94.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61726 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61726
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chenoa | Acceptable |
| Chenoa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61739 Fairbury (8.7 mi)
61753 Lexington (8.8 mi)
61728 Colfax (10 mi)
61744 Gridley (10.6 mi)
61764 Pontiac (11.6 mi)
61743 Graymont (12.3 mi)
61731 Cropsey (12.7 mi)
61730 Cooksville (12.8 mi)
61776 Towanda (13.2 mi)
61740 Flanagan (14.8 mi)
61741 Forrest (15.8 mi)
61720 Anchor (15.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,508 |
| Population density | 26 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 94.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7126 |
| Longitude | -88.6984 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 38.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 24.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,508
Population
26
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$78,542
Median household income
$46,242
Per capita income
$132,700
Median home value
$815
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
858
Housing units
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
52
Under 5
57
96
5–9
103
72
10–14
77
139
15–19
150
125
20–24
136
85
25–34
92
146
35–44
158
186
45–54
202
71
55–59
77
51
60–64
56
85
65–74
92
72
75–84
77
25
85+
26
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 614 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,894 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 377 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Two or more races
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,443 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 38.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 29.6% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 24.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
17.5%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
9.8%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
10.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.0% |
| Median income | $78,542 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
25.6%
$100k–$150k
30.9%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
15.1%
$300k–$500k
0.7%
$500k–$1M
10.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,700 |
| Median rent / month | $815 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 15.7% |
| Single-family detached | 89.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.2% |
| Electricity | 9.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.1% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 6.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 597 | 63.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 46 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 137 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 158 | 16.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 343 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 255 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 23.8% |
| Married | 59.9% | 62.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
30.4%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 85 | 12.2% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 275 | 39.5% |
| High school | 219 | 31.5% |
| College / grad school | 101 | 14.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Agriculture & mining
20.3%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Retail trade
9.0%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Public administration
3.3%
Professional & management
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Other services
2.5%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 14.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.7% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 16.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.5% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
22.5%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
42.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 148 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 12.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,399 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,493 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,493 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 2,105 | 83.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 15 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 376 | 15% |
| French | 263 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 105 | 4.2% |
| English | 23 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 23 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 12 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.2% |
| German | 4 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61726
What city is ZIP code 61726 in?
ZIP code 61726 is primarily assigned to Chenoa, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61726 in?
ZIP code 61726 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61726?
The median home value in ZIP code 61726 is $132,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 61726?
ZIP code 61726 has an estimated population of 2,508 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61726?
The median household income in ZIP code 61726 is $78,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61726 in?
ZIP code 61726 observes the CST timezone.