61853 ZIP Code, Mahomet, IL
61853 is a ZIP code in Mahomet, Illinois — mostly in Champaign County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Piatt County. It covers 48 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61854, 61843 and 61840. 14,831 people live here in 5,135 households. With about 309 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $115,512, above the Illinois median of $83,390; 44% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mahomet, IL
- County: Champaign County
- Land area: 48 sq mi
- Population: 14,831
- Median household income: $115,512
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,831 |
| Households | 5,135 |
| Median household income | $115,512 |
| Income per person | $50,170 |
| Median age | 39 |
| Homeowners | 83.5% |
| Median home value | $282,200 |
| Median rent | $1,361 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 44.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% |
| Broadband internet | 96.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.7% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 2.2% |
| $25–35K | 5.0% |
| $35–50K | 4.3% |
| $50–75K | 14.7% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 21.1% |
| $150–200K | 15.1% |
| $200K+ | 20.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.2% |
| 10–19 | 19.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 6.4% |
| 35–44 | 17.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 10.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.3% |
| 75+ | 4.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 58.7% |
| Owned outright | 20.6% |
| Rented | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.9% |
| Townhome | 5.0% |
| 2–4 units | 5.5% |
| 5–19 units | 5.2% |
| 20+ units | 2.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.3% |
Businesses in 61853
268 business establishments with 1,696 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 33
- Retail Trade: 33
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 31
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 28
- Accommodation and Food Services: 28
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 24
- Finance and Insurance: 22
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 19
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61854 — Mansfield village, IL (6.1 mi)
- 61843 — Fisher village, IL (6.5 mi)
- 61840 — Mahomet village, IL (8 mi)
- 61815 — Bondville village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 61875 — Mahomet village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 61724 — Bellflower village, IL (9 mi)
- 61822 — Champaign city, IL (9.1 mi)
- 61845 — Foosland village, IL (10 mi)
Areas that include 61853
- Mahomet, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Lake of the Woods, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Champaign County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 19: highest median household income in Champaign County
- No. 3 of 19: highest median home value in Champaign County
- No. 2 of 19: highest share of households with children in Champaign County
- No. 6 of 19: fastest population growth in Champaign County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61853, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61853 in?
- 61853 is a Mahomet, IL mailing address. By land area, 15% lies inside Mahomet and 4% lies inside Lake of the Woods; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61853 in?
- 61853 is mostly in Champaign County (92% of its land), with smaller parts in Piatt County.
- What is the population of 61853?
- About 14,831 people (±406), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 14,218.
- What is the median household income in 61853?
- $115,512 (±$13,405), 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 61853?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61853 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61853?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61854 (6.1 mi, Mansfield), 61843 (6.5 mi, Fisher), 61840 (8 mi, Mahomet), 61815 (8.7 mi, Bondville), 61875 (8.7 mi, Mahomet) and 61724 (9 mi, Bellflower).
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