ZIP Code 61701: Bloomington, Illinois
ZIP code 61701 is assigned to Bloomington, Illinois, and lies within McLean County. Its reference point is at latitude 40.4783 and longitude -88.9893 (40°28'41.9"N 88°59'21.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 61701
Bloomington, IL has 8 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 61701, they include 61702, 61704, 61705, 61709, 61710, 61791, 61799.
Across McLean County there are 32 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 61710 in Bloomington, IL, about 1.8 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 61701 |
|---|---|
| City | Bloomington |
| County | McLean County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 40.4783 |
| Longitude | -88.9893 |
| DMS | 40°28'41.9"N 88°59'21.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 61710 (Bloomington, 1.8 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 61701
Map centered on 40.4783, -88.9893. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Bloomington, IL
Video: Bloomington, IL
Bloomington Illinois 4K Driving Tour | Historic Route 66 & Downtown Bloomington — by Destination Drives · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 61701
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 61701, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 61701, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Normal, IL (2.3 mi north), Shirley, IL (6.4 mi southwest) and Merna, IL (7.2 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Normal, IL – 2.3 mi north
- Shirley, IL – 6.4 mi southwest
- Merna, IL – 7.2 mi northeast
- Towanda, IL – 7.4 mi northeast
- Downs, IL – 8.4 mi southeast
- Hudson, IL – 9.9 mi north
- Heyworth, IL – 10 mi south
Schools Near Bloomington, IL
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 61701 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Bloomington and McLean County.
Searching nearby communities such as Normal and Shirley can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 61701.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Bloomington, IL are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 61701.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Bloomington, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 61701 may also use facilities in nearby Normal, Shirley and Merna.
Shopping and Dining in Bloomington
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 61701 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Bloomington, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 61701.
To research local history, try searching for McLean County records and archives along with the name Bloomington.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 61701, Normal lies about 2.3 mi to the north, Shirley lies about 6.4 mi to the southwest, Merna lies about 7.2 mi to the northeast, Towanda lies about 7.4 mi to the northeast and Downs lies about 8.4 mi to the southeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Bloomington show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 61701
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Vrooman Mansion, 1869”): Gravity Aided, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Bloomington, Illinois, "Hub of the Corn Belt" - Large Letter Postcard (7850204828)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Bloomington Illinois 4K Driving Tour | Historic Route 66 & Downtown Bloomington” by Destination Drives, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.
Data for ZIP code 61701 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.