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 Moderate-density area
- $115,512
- Median income Above-median income area
- $282,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,170. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.3% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $282,200 (47% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,361.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 61853 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 61853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mahomet, IL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$50,170
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61853 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mahomet, 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)
$115,512 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
5,440housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 61853 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61821
Champaign (61821)
30,174 residents
- 61822
Champaign (61822)
21,608 residents
- 61853
Mahomet (61853)
13,206 residents
- 61843 2,363
Fisher (61843)
2,363 residents
- 61854 1,438
Mansfield (61854)
1,438 residents
- 61884 1,244
White Heath (61884)
1,244 residents
- 61875 761
Seymour (61875)
761 residents
- 61840 709
Dewey (61840)
709 residents
- 61724 536
Bellflower (61724)
536 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61853 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61853 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
- 61884
White Heath (61884)
$106,250 median income
- 61822
Champaign (61822)
$99,006 median income
- 61843
Fisher (61843)
$97,943 median income
- 61854
Mansfield (61854)
$86,705 median income
- 61840
Dewey (61840)
$84,891 median income
- 61724
Bellflower (61724)
$81,250 median income
- 61815
Bondville (61815)
$72,031 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61853, 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 (13,206 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 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.
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