Urbana, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61802
Champaign County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,052
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,620
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Urbana pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61802 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61802 (Urbana, IL) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.3 in 2023 to 194.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61802 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, home to 19,052 residents across 214.5 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61802 reports a modest median household income of $61,620 (23% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,359. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,600 (12% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,033; 57.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 61802 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 61802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Urbana, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61802.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,052
Population
214.5
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61802?
39.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
12.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,359
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
15.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61802 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Urbana, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,620 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,493housing units
10,493
Total Housing Units
9,717
Occupied Units
776
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1989
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
+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 61802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61820
Champaign (61820)
36,964 residents
- 61801
Urbana (61801)
30,937 residents
- 61821
Champaign (61821)
30,174 residents
- 61802
Urbana (61802)
19,052 residents
- 61874 7,114
Savoy (61874)
7,114 residents
- 61873 6,250
Saint Joseph (61873)
6,250 residents
- 61864 1,715
Philo (61864)
1,715 residents
- 61877 1,627
Sidney (61877)
1,627 residents
- 61878 1,433
Thomasboro (61878)
1,433 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61802 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61802 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61873
Saint Joseph (61873)
$117,578 median income
- 61864
Philo (61864)
$110,139 median income
- 61877
Sidney (61877)
$96,750 median income
- 61874
Savoy (61874)
$91,667 median income
- 61821
Champaign (61821)
$70,715 median income
- 61878
Thomasboro (61878)
$66,250 median income
- 61802
Urbana (61802)
$61,620 median income
- 61801 $36,180
Urbana (61801)
$36,180 median income
- 61820 $27,539
Champaign (61820)
$27,539 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61802 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61802, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,052 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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