ZIP Code 61853
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Mahomet · Champaign County · Illinois
- Population
- 13,206
- Median income
- $115,512
- Median home value
- $282,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.2%
- Land area
- 125.4 sq mi
105/sq mi
▲ 51% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 39
Chicago
ZIP code 61853 in Mahomet, Illinois has a population of 13,206. The median household income is $115,512, which is 51% above the national average. Median home value is $282,200, 1% above the US average. 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.4 square miles in Mahomet, Champaign County, Illinois. The area is home to 13,206 residents, producing a population density of 105 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 61853 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61853 sits at $115,512 (44% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,170. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $282,200 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $1,361 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Champaign County, so you can benchmark 61853 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 61853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61853.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61853, Mahomet, 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
13,206
Population
125.4
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61853?
39.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
5.8%
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?
$115,512
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$50,170
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 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?
5,440
Total Housing Units
5,135
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,200
Median Home Value
+47% vs state
$1,361
Median Rent
1995
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
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61853 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 154 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 167 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 208 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 209 |
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 268 business establishments in ZIP 61853, employing approximately 1,696 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,063,000.
268
Businesses
1,696
Employees
$74.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 61853 vs 61875 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61875 | Seymour, IL | 761 | 8.4 mi |
| 61854 | Mansfield, IL | 1,438 | 5.8 mi |
| 61843 | Fisher, IL | 2,363 | 6.7 mi |
| 61815 | Bondville, IL | 228 | 7.9 mi |
| 61884 | White Heath, IL | 1,244 | 9.6 mi |
| 61822 | Champaign, IL | 21,608 | 8.3 mi |
| 61840 | Dewey, IL | 709 | 8.4 mi |
| 61724 | Bellflower, IL | 536 | 9.5 mi |
| 61821 | Champaign, IL | 30,174 | 10.8 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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