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Mahomet, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61853

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

13,206
105/sq mi
$115,512
Median income
$282,200
Median home value
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
105
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61853 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61853 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mahomet, Champaign County, Illinois, home to 13,206 residents across 125.4 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61853 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,512 (44% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $50,170. Poverty here runs at 3.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $282,200 (47% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,361 monthly, and 83.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 61853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mahomet, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61853.

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 61853, Mahomet, 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

13,206

Population

125.4

Area (sq mi)

105

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61853?

39.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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

How ZIP 61853 ranks nationally

Mahomet, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,512 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%

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

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$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

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ZIP 61853 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 61853 ranks #3 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 61853 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 61853 ranks #2 of 9 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
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

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
61822 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 21,608
61802 standard
Urbana, IL
Pop: 19,052
61866 standard
Rantoul, IL
Pop: 14,048

Related Areas

Champaign County Mahomet, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61853 in? ▼
ZIP code 61853 (Mahomet) 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 61853? ▼
ZIP code 61853 in Mahomet, IL has a population of 13,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61853? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61853 is $115,512, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61853? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61853 is $282,200, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61853? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61853 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61853? ▼
ZIP code 61853 has 268 business establishments employing approximately 1,696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61853? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61853 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61853? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61853 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 61853? ▼
In ZIP code 61853, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.2% 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 61853? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61853 is 20.4 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 61853? ▼
In ZIP code 61853, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61853? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61853 is 3.3% 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.