61736 ZIP Code — Downs, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61736 is located in Downs, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 34.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61736

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($104,386) 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 construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61736 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

2,578

population

34.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Downs	Acceptable
Downs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61752 Le Roy (4.3 mi) 61737 Ellsworth (6.8 mi) 61745 Heyworth (8.1 mi) 61842 Farmer City (9.3 mi) 61704 Bloomington (10 mi) 61722 Arrowsmith (10.9 mi) 61701 Bloomington (10.9 mi) 61791 Bloomington (11 mi) 61777 Wapella (11.2 mi) 61799 Bloomington (11.5 mi) 61709 Bloomington (11.5 mi) 61710 Bloomington (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,578
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	34.64 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.3702
Longitude	-88.8359
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	28.0%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.0%	7.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,578

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$104,386

Median household income

$48,973

Per capita income

$284,300

Median home value

$964

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

815

Housing units

44.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

166

5–9

177

117

10–14

125

15–19

20–24

187

25–34

200

149

35–44

159

152

45–54

162

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	833	32.3%
18 and over	1,745	67.7%
65 and over	434	16.8%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,454	92%
Two or more races	98	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	90	3.4%
Other race	23	0.9%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.0%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.0%	7.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 24.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	24.2%
Median income	$104,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 40.9%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,300
Median rent / month	$964
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	1.8%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	52.6%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.3%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	524	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	70	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	120	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	204	22.2%
Households with children under 18	429	46.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	34.2%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	18.6%
Married	59.4%	55.4%
Separated	0.5%	0.3%
Widowed	6.6%	15.1%
Divorced	8.5%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 29.4%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	44.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	10.7%
Kindergarten	86	10.4%
Elementary school	455	55.1%
High school	130	15.7%
College / grad school	67	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 31.9%

Construction 11.9%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Professional & management 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.3%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	22.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 14.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.4%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	26.7%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	10.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,432	94.3%
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)	2,548	98.8%
Born in same state	2,542	98.6%
Born in different state	2,015	78.2%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.2%
Not a US citizen	18	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	571	22.1%
French	355	13.8%
Arab	52	2%
English	34	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	1.2%
Dutch	6	0.2%
Irish	5	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61736

What city is ZIP code 61736 in?

ZIP code 61736 is primarily assigned to Downs, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61736 in?

ZIP code 61736 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61736 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 61736 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 61736 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61736?

The median household income in ZIP code 61736 is $104,386, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61736?

ZIP code 61736 has an estimated population of 2,578 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61736 in?

ZIP code 61736 observes the CST timezone.