61753 ZIP Code — Lexington, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61753 is located in Lexington, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 82.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61753

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 $196,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,069. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 31% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61753 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,279

population

82.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Acceptable
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61776 Towanda (4.7 mi) 61730 Cooksville (6.5 mi) 61744 Gridley (8.4 mi) 61761 Normal (8.7 mi) 61761 Normal (8.7 mi) 61726 Chenoa (8.8 mi) 61748 Hudson (9.1 mi) 61728 Colfax (9.5 mi) 61737 Ellsworth (11.5 mi) 61790 Normal (12.4 mi) 61709 Bloomington (13.3 mi) 61710 Bloomington (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,279
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	82.15 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.6130
Longitude	-88.8040
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	27.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	43.2%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	7.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,279

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$94,069

Median household income

$42,150

Per capita income

$196,200

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,173

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

191

Under 5

166

5–9

10–14

15–19

119

20–24

104

192

25–34

168

179

35–44

156

209

45–54

182

137

55–59

119

155

60–64

136

212

65–74

185

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	759	23.1%
18 and over	2,520	76.9%
65 and over	608	18.5%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,220	97.3%
Two or more races	48	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	30	0.9%
Black or African American	9	0.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	43.2%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	7.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	20.0%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$94,069

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,200
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	32.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.1%
Electricity	8.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	831	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	20	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	218	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	227	17.5%
Households with children under 18	424	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	422	32.6%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	11.8%
Married	61.1%	69.1%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	8.1%
Divorced	10.0%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 13.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.1%
Kindergarten	17	3.0%
Elementary school	271	48.4%
High school	116	20.7%
College / grad school	150	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Finance & real estate 19.0%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Construction 5.2%

Retail trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.0%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,922	89.1%
Spanish	22	0.8%
Other Indo-European	18	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,233	98.6%
Born in same state	3,216	98.1%
Born in different state	2,903	88.5%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	46	1.4%
Not a US citizen	28	60.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	540	16.5%
French	349	10.6%
Arab	263	8%
English	38	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	29	0.9%
Irish	20	0.6%
Polish	6	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61753

What city is ZIP code 61753 in?

ZIP code 61753 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61753 in?

ZIP code 61753 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61753 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61753 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 61753?

ZIP code 61753 has an estimated population of 3,279 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61753?

The median home value in ZIP code 61753 is $196,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61753?

The median household income in ZIP code 61753 is $94,069, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61753 in?

ZIP code 61753 observes the CST timezone.