61776 ZIP Code — Towanda, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61776 is located in Towanda, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 40.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61776

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 $189,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,026. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% 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 61776 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,321

population

40.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61776 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Towanda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61761 Normal (4.3 mi) 61761 Normal (4.3 mi) 61753 Lexington (4.7 mi) 61748 Hudson (5.2 mi) 61790 Normal (7.7 mi) 61730 Cooksville (8.3 mi) 61744 Gridley (8.7 mi) 61709 Bloomington (8.9 mi) 61710 Bloomington (8.9 mi) 61799 Bloomington (9 mi) 61791 Bloomington (9 mi) 61701 Bloomington (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,321
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	40.25 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.5844
Longitude	-88.8856
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	18.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	50.3%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.4%	7.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,321

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$103,026

Median household income

$50,011

Per capita income

$189,100

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

504

Housing units

36.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	16.0%
18 and over	1,110	84.0%
65 and over	248	18.8%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,284	97.2%
Black or African American	21	1.6%
Two or more races	16	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	50.3%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.4%	7.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$103,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 48.0%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,100
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	11.3%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.0%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	358	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	37	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	108	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	49	8.9%
Households with children under 18	137	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	28.1%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	20.6%
Married	61.6%	62.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	2.1%
Divorced	18.2%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 31.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	36.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.8%
Kindergarten	12	5.0%
Elementary school	85	35.4%
High school	47	19.6%
College / grad school	94	39.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 23.0%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Other services 12.2%

Construction 10.5%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.2%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,246	94.3%
Spanish	18	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,321	100.0%
Born in same state	1,319	99.8%
Born in different state	968	73.3%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	265	20.1%
French	194	14.7%
Arab	132	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	3%
English	36	2.7%
Dutch	20	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61776

What city is ZIP code 61776 in?

ZIP code 61776 is primarily assigned to Towanda, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61776 in?

ZIP code 61776 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61776 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61776 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61776 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61776 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61776?

The median household income in ZIP code 61776 is $103,026, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61776?

The median home value in ZIP code 61776 is $189,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 61776 in?

ZIP code 61776 observes the CST timezone.