61821 ZIP Code, Champaign, IL
61821 is a ZIP code in Champaign, Illinois in Champaign County. It covers 7.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61820, 61822 and 61801. 28,611 people live here in 12,405 households. At about 3,719 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $70,715, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Champaign, IL
- County: Champaign County
- Land area: 7.7 sq mi
- Population: 28,611
- Median household income: $70,715
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,611 |
| Households | 12,405 |
| Median household income | $70,715 |
| Income per person | $43,765 |
| Median age | 36.6 |
| Homeowners | 61.0% |
| Median home value | $181,800 |
| Median rent | $1,031 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% |
| Broadband internet | 94.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.3% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.0% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 10.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 16.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.8% |
| Owned outright | 19.8% |
| Rented | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.0% |
| Townhome | 4.9% |
| 2–4 units | 5.4% |
| 5–19 units | 17.8% |
| 20+ units | 3.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 61821
565 business establishments with 9,301 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 79
- Accommodation and Food Services: 71
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 66
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 62
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 59
- Construction: 43
- Finance and Insurance: 38
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 29
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61820 — Champaign city, IL (1.7 mi)
- 61822 — Champaign city, IL (2.1 mi)
- 61801 — Urbana city, IL (3.4 mi)
- 61874 — Savoy village, IL (4 mi)
- 61815 — Bondville village, IL (4.9 mi)
- 61802 — Urbana city, IL (6.5 mi)
- 61875 — Mahomet village, IL (7.5 mi)
- 61880 — Tolono village, IL (9.6 mi)
Areas that include 61821
- Champaign, IL ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Champaign County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 19: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Champaign County
- No. 5 of 19: lowest median age in Champaign County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61821, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61821 in?
- 61821 is a Champaign, IL mailing address. By land area, 91% lies inside Champaign; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61821 in?
- 61821 is in Champaign County.
- What is the population of 61821?
- About 28,611 people (±1,587), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 29,057.
- What is the median household income in 61821?
- $70,715 (±$5,015), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61821?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61821 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61821?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61820 (1.7 mi, Champaign), 61822 (2.1 mi, Champaign), 61801 (3.4 mi, Urbana), 61874 (4 mi, Savoy), 61815 (4.9 mi, Bondville) and 61802 (6.5 mi, Urbana).
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