ZIP 61761 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Normal town, IL (61761)

Median Income

$66,642

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,973

Wealth inflow

Population

53,404

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,973 for ZIP 61761 (Normal town, IL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.2%+13% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.3%-62% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.3%-38% vs US avg

803

Establishments

21,507

Employees

~27 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction2.5%
Manufacturing6.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade12.5%
Transportation, utilities3.0%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate13.5%
Professional, scientific, management7.2%
Education, health care, social29.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 61761 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.3%, median income fell 3.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.9%.

Median Income

$66,642

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate