ZIP Code 61821
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Champaign · Champaign County · Illinois
- Population
- 30,174
- Median income
- $70,715
- Median home value
- $181,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.9%
- Land area
- 19.5 sq mi
1,549/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
Chicago
ZIP code 61821 in Champaign, Illinois has a population of 30,174. The median household income is $70,715, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $181,800, 35% below the US average. 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.5 square miles in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. The area is home to 30,174 residents, producing a population density of 1,549 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 61821 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61821 sits at $70,715 (12% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,765. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $181,800 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Champaign County, so you can benchmark 61821 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 61821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
59 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61821, Champaign, 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
30,174
Population
19.5
Area (sq mi)
1,549
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61821?
36.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
14.2%
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?
$70,715
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$43,765
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
15.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,441
Total Housing Units
12,405
Occupied Units
1,036
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,800
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
$1,031
Median Rent
1968
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)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61821 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 143 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 155 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 174 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 190 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 206 |
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 565 business establishments in ZIP 61821, employing approximately 9,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $431,803,000.
565
Businesses
9,301
Employees
$431.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 59 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 43 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 10 | 1.8% |
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 61821 vs 61820 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61820 | Champaign, IL | 36,964 | 1.7 mi |
| 61822 | Champaign, IL | 21,608 | 2.4 mi |
| 61801 | Urbana, IL | 30,937 | 3.4 mi |
| 61874 | Savoy, IL | 7,114 | 4.2 mi |
| 61815 | Bondville, IL | 228 | 5.4 mi |
| 61802 | Urbana, IL | 19,052 | 6.6 mi |
| 61875 | Seymour, IL | 761 | 7.7 mi |
| 61880 | Tolono, IL | 4,183 | 9.5 mi |
| 61853 | Mahomet, IL | 13,206 | 10.8 mi |
| 61878 | Thomasboro, IL | 1,433 | 11.2 mi |
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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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