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 Moderate-density area
- $99,006
- Median income Above-median income area
- $287,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61822 (Champaign, IL) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.2 in 2023 to 185.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,066. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $287,000 (50% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 68.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,302.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 61822 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 61822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Champaign, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61822.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61822?
38.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
17.7%
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?
$99,006
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$55,066
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61822 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Champaign, 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)
$99,006 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
11,795housing units
11,795
Total Housing Units
11,258
Occupied Units
537
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,000
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61820
Champaign (61820)
36,964 residents
- 61801
Urbana (61801)
30,937 residents
- 61821
Champaign (61821)
30,174 residents
- 61822
Champaign (61822)
21,608 residents
- 61853 13,206
Mahomet (61853)
13,206 residents
- 61874 7,114
Savoy (61874)
7,114 residents
- 61875 761
Seymour (61875)
761 residents
- 61815 228
Bondville (61815)
228 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61822 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61875
Seymour (61875)
$118,929 median income
- 61853
Mahomet (61853)
$115,512 median income
- 61822
Champaign (61822)
$99,006 median income
- 61874
Savoy (61874)
$91,667 median income
- 61815
Bondville (61815)
$72,031 median income
- 61821
Champaign (61821)
$70,715 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 61822 ranks #3 of 8 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 61822, 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 (21,608 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 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.
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