61772 ZIP Code — Shirley, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61772 is located in Shirley, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 24.24 square miles and serves a population of 252 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61772

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 $257,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $123,529.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

252

population

24.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shirley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61754 Mc Lean (4.4 mi) 61745 Heyworth (5.3 mi) 61705 Bloomington (6.2 mi) 61774 Stanford (7.9 mi) 61778 Waynesville (8.1 mi) 61704 Bloomington (8.3 mi) 61701 Bloomington (8.4 mi) 61791 Bloomington (8.8 mi) 61799 Bloomington (9 mi) 61709 Bloomington (9 mi) 61710 Bloomington (9 mi) 61777 Wapella (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	252
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	24.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3708
Longitude	-89.0770
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	21.8%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

252

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$123,529

Median household income

$33,321

Per capita income

$257,700

Median home value

$1,313

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	14.7%
18 and over	215	85.3%
65 and over	39	15.5%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Two or more races 10%

Group	Count	%
White	224	80%
Hispanic or Latino	28	10%
Two or more races	28	10%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.8%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	8.8%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 58.8%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	58.8%
Median income	$123,529

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 30.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,700
Median rent / month	$1,313
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	18.9%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.2%
3 bedrooms	20.0%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	41.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.0%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	70.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	17	21.3%
Households with children under 18	9	11.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	26.3%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	34.1%
Married	62.9%	47.6%
Separated	7.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.5%
Divorced	0.0%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	34.5%
High school	8	9.5%
College / grad school	47	56.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 18.2%

Other services 16.1%

Retail trade 14.0%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Professional & management 7.0%

Public administration 6.3%

Construction 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	44.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.7%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	100.0%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	252	100.0%
Born in same state	252	100.0%
Born in different state	237	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	25%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	9.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61772

What city is ZIP code 61772 in?

ZIP code 61772 is primarily assigned to Shirley, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61772 in?

ZIP code 61772 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61772 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61772 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61772?

The median household income in ZIP code 61772 is $123,529, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61772?

ZIP code 61772 has an estimated population of 252 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61772?

The median home value in ZIP code 61772 is $257,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 61772 in?

ZIP code 61772 observes the CST timezone.