ZIP Code 61802

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Urbana · Champaign County · Illinois

Population
19,052

89/sq mi

Median income
$61,620

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,600

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.2%

Median age 39.1

Land area
214.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 61802 in Urbana, Illinois has a population of 19,052. The median household income is $61,620, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $169,600, 39% below the US average. 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.5 square miles in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois. The area is home to 19,052 residents, producing a population density of 89 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61802 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61802 sits at $61,620 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,359. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $169,600 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,033 per month, and 57.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Champaign County, so you can benchmark 61802 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61802.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61802, Urbana, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,052

Population

214.5

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61802?

39.1

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%
African American 22.3%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$61,620

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$40,359

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

15.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,493

Total Housing Units

9,717

Occupied Units

776

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,033

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61802 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 130
2021 +9.5% 142
2022 +13.0% 160
2023 +12.4% 180
2024 +7.8% 194

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 382 business establishments in ZIP 61802, employing approximately 6,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $317,897,000.

382

Businesses

6,267

Employees

$317.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 53 13.9%
Construction 50 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 41 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 27 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.5%
Wholesale trade 23 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.2%
Manufacturing 15 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.6%
Finance and insurance 10 2.6%
Educational services 10 2.6%
Information 6 1.6%

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 61802 vs 61801 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61801 Urbana, IL 30,937 3.4 mi
61820 Champaign, IL 36,964 5.0 mi
61878 Thomasboro, IL 1,433 7.9 mi
61873 Saint Joseph, IL 6,250 6.0 mi
61821 Champaign, IL 30,174 6.6 mi
61864 Philo, IL 1,715 10.1 mi
61874 Savoy, IL 7,114 7.6 mi
61877 Sidney, IL 1,627 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61802 in?
ZIP code 61802 (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 61802?
ZIP code 61802 in Urbana, IL has a population of 19,052 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61802?
The median household income in ZIP 61802 is $61,620, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61802?
The median home value in ZIP 61802 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61802 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61802?
ZIP code 61802 has 382 business establishments employing approximately 6,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61802 are: Retail trade (53), Other services (except public administration) (53), Construction (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61802 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 61802?
In ZIP code 61802, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 61802?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61802 is 15.3 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 61802?
In ZIP code 61802, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61802 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Urbana, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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