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Urbana, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61801

Champaign County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,937
2,234/sq mi
$36,180
Median income
$177,100
Median home value
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Urbana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,234
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, with 30,937 residents across 13.9 square miles, a density of 2,234 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61801 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,180 (55% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,276. Poverty here runs at 34.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Housing costs here run $177,100 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $972 a month; 33.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.2, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Champaign County, letting you compare 61801 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Urbana, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61801.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61801, Urbana, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,937

Population

13.9

Area (sq mi)

2,234

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61801?

24.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

23.8%

Foreign-Born

White 56.2%
African American 16.4%
Asian 16.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$36,180

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$28,276

Per Capita Income

34.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

14.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61801 ranks nationally

Urbana, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$36,180 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,222

Total Housing Units

11,189

Occupied Units

2,033

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.3%
Renter 66.7%

$177,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$972

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61801 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 140
2021 +7.9% 151
2022 +18.1% 178
2023 +2.1% 182
2024 +8.5% 197

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 358 business establishments in ZIP 61801, employing approximately 14,307 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,249,298,000.

358

Businesses

14,307

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 87 24.3%
Health care and social assistance 52 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 48 13.4%
Retail trade 34 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.0%
Finance and insurance 17 4.8%
Manufacturing 11 3.1%
Construction 10 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.8%
Wholesale trade 9 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Information 6 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61801 vs 61820 →

ZIP 61801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61801 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61801 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61820 Champaign, IL 36,964 1.7 mi
61821 Champaign, IL 30,174 3.4 mi
61802 Urbana, IL 19,052 3.4 mi
61874 Savoy, IL 7,114 4.7 mi
61822 Champaign, IL 21,608 5.3 mi
61880 Tolono, IL 4,183 9.5 mi
61878 Thomasboro, IL 1,433 9.6 mi
61864 Philo, IL 1,715 9.6 mi
61877 Sidney, IL 1,627 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Champaign County

61820 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 36,964
61821 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 30,174
61822 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 21,608
61802 standard
Urbana, IL
Pop: 19,052
61866 standard
Rantoul, IL
Pop: 14,048
61853 standard
Mahomet, IL
Pop: 13,206

Related Areas

Champaign County Urbana, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61801 in? ▼
ZIP code 61801 (Urbana) is located in Champaign County, Illinois. Champaign County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/champaign-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61801? ▼
ZIP code 61801 in Urbana, IL has a population of 30,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61801 is $36,180, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61801 is $177,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61801 is White at 56.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61801? ▼
ZIP code 61801 has 358 business establishments employing approximately 14,307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61801 are: Accommodation and food services (87), Health care and social assistance (52), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61801 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61801? ▼
In ZIP code 61801, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61801 is 14.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61801? ▼
In ZIP code 61801, approximately 33.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61801 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.