61821 ZIP Code
Champaign, Illinois
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61821 |
| City/Town: | Champaign |
| County: | Champaign |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,072 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,889 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,238 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,665 |
| Median Home Value: | $165,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1111, -88.2755 |
Population Information (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,072 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,053 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,019 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,831 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,659 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,938 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,669 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,830 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,371 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,839 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,672 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,658 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,666 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,801 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,620 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 518 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $165,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,012 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,665 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,359 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,306 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,420 | 60.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,939 | 40.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,145 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 194 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 949 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,259 | 22.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,617 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,515 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,830 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,781 | 25.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,889 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,571 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,238 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,271 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,384 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 841 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,048 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,330 | 71.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,359 | 23.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 680 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,533 | 60.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,954 | 23.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,162 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 710 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,713 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,103 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,915 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,181 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 302 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 405 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61821 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 761 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 257 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 823 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,137 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,734 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,304 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,907 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,674 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 722 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,040 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61821 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,788 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,592 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 415 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 458 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 388 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,604 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61821 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 423 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,435 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 111 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,453 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 690 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 279 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 813 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,447 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,372 | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,610 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 602 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 149 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,107 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,351 | 66.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,965 | 41.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,673 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61821 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,723 | 78.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,066 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,733 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 567 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 294 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,627 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61821 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,236 | 67.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 817 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 168 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 527 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,042 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,237 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 472 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 166 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61821 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 402 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 355 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 824 | 6.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,873 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,885 | 21.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,516 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,498 | 18.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 653 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,644 | 12.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61821 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 149 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,569 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,388 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,724 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,198 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 637 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61821 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,432 | 68.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,704 | 30.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 39 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61821 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 947 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,398 | 43.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,819 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,195 | 9.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61821 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 202 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 633 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,264 | 30.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,654 | 22.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,636 | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 911 | 12.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 107 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,381 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $621 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,012 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,359 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,257 | 42.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,637 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,223 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,605 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,180 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,186 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61821 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,073 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,162 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,575 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 137 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 947 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,976 | 44.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61821 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,321 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 425 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 399 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,662 | 36.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,330 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,505 | 34.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,667 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,180 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,780 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,361 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 171 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,913 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,277 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61821 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,265 | 83.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,456 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,463 | 55.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,993 | 44.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 842 | 18.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,419 | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 357 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,653 | 1023.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,653 | 1023.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,653 | 1023.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 474 | 132.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 976 | 273.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 650 | 182.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 85 | 23.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61821 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,241 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,996 | 84.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,245 | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,343 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,245 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,454 | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 203 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61821 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,359 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,688 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
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