Homer, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61849
Champaign County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,842
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $86,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $159,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Homer pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61849 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61849 covers 148.5 square miles in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,842 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61849 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,250 (8% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,829. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,900 (17% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $979; owner occupancy is 86.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 61849 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 61849
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Homer, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61849.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 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 61849, Homer, 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
1,842
Population
148.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61849?
41.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$86,250
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$50,829
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61849 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Homer, 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)
$86,250 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
841housing units
841
Total Housing Units
776
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,900
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$979
Median Rent
1959
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
+23.0%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61849 have increased 23.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.8% | 134 |
| 2020 | +3.3% | 139 |
| 2021 | +2.3% | 142 |
| 2022 | +23.0% | 175 |
| 2024 | – | 182 |
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 32 business establishments in ZIP 61849, employing approximately 113 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,463,000.
32
Businesses
113
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 21.9% |
| Construction | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.4% |
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 61849 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61873
Saint Joseph (61873)
6,250 residents
- 61849 1,842
Homer (61849)
1,842 residents
- 61877 1,627
Sidney (61877)
1,627 residents
- 61841 1,386
Fairmount (61841)
1,386 residents
- 61859 1,297
Ogden (61859)
1,297 residents
- 61844 970
Fithian (61844)
970 residents
- 61876 800
Sidell (61876)
800 residents
- 61816 509
Broadlands (61816)
509 residents
- 61810 361
Allerton (61810)
361 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61849 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61849 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
- 61844
Fithian (61844)
$105,179 median income
- 61859
Ogden (61859)
$102,708 median income
- 61877
Sidney (61877)
$96,750 median income
- 61810
Allerton (61810)
$90,625 median income
- 61849
Homer (61849)
$86,250 median income
- 61857
Muncie (61857)
$83,750 median income
- 61816
Broadlands (61816)
$70,833 median income
- 61841
Fairmount (61841)
$64,792 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61849 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61816 | Broadlands, IL | 509 | 6.4 mi |
| 61877 | Sidney, IL | 1,627 | 6.3 mi |
| 61810 | Allerton, IL | 361 | 7.0 mi |
| 61859 | Ogden, IL | 1,297 | 9.9 mi |
| 61841 | Fairmount, IL | 1,386 | 7.4 mi |
| 61873 | Saint Joseph, IL | 6,250 | 9.7 mi |
| 61844 | Fithian, IL | 970 | 10.1 mi |
| 61852 | Longview, IL | 261 | 9.6 mi |
| 61857 | Muncie, IL | 153 | 9.7 mi |
| 61876 | Sidell, IL | 800 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61849, 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 (1,842 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 61849 in?
ZIP code 61849 (Homer) 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 61849?
ZIP code 61849 in Homer, IL has a population of 1,842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61849?
The median household income in ZIP 61849 is $86,250, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61849?
The median home value in ZIP 61849 is $159,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61849?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61849 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61849?
ZIP code 61849 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61849?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61849 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61849?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61849 increased by 23.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 61849?
In ZIP code 61849, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 61849?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61849 is 24.0 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 61849?
In ZIP code 61849, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61849?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61849 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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