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Champaign, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61822

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

21,608
77/sq mi
$99,006
Median income
$287,000
Median home value
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Champaign pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
77
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61822 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, with 21,608 residents across 281.4 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61822 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,006 (24% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $55,066. Local economic indicators show a 6.7% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $287,000 for a typical home value (50% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,302 a month; 68.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. To put 61822 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Champaign County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Champaign, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61822.

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 61822, Champaign, 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

21,608

Population

281.4

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61822?

38.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 58.5%
African American 15.6%
Asian 16.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$99,006

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$55,066

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61822 ranks nationally

Champaign, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,006 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,795

Total Housing Units

11,258

Occupied Units

537

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$287,000

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,302

Median Rent

1999

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61822 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 131
2021 +7.9% 142
2022 +20.8% 171
2023 -0.7% 170
2024 +9.2% 186

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 637 business establishments in ZIP 61822, employing approximately 11,986 people with a combined annual payroll of $585,942,000.

637

Businesses

11,986

Employees

$585.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 90 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 64 10.1%
Construction 60 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 60 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 56 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 7.7%
Finance and insurance 46 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 6.1%
Wholesale trade 25 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.8%
Manufacturing 18 2.8%
Information 13 2.0%
Educational services 12 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61822 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 61822 ranks #4 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 61822 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 61822 ranks #3 of 8 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
61821 Champaign, IL 30,174 2.4 mi
61820 Champaign, IL 36,964 3.8 mi
61815 Bondville, IL 228 4.2 mi
61801 Urbana, IL 30,937 5.3 mi
61874 Savoy, IL 7,114 6.4 mi
61875 Seymour, IL 761 6.5 mi
61853 Mahomet, IL 13,206 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Champaign County

61820 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 36,964
61801 standard
Urbana, IL
Pop: 30,937
61821 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 30,174
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 Champaign, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61822 in? ▼
ZIP code 61822 (Champaign) 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 61822? ▼
ZIP code 61822 in Champaign, IL has a population of 21,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61822 is $99,006, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61822 is $287,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61822 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61822? ▼
ZIP code 61822 has 637 business establishments employing approximately 11,986 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61822 are: Retail trade (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (66), Health care and social assistance (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61822? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61822 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 61822? ▼
In ZIP code 61822, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.8% 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 61822? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61822 is 16.0 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 61822? ▼
In ZIP code 61822, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61822 is 6.7% 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.