| ZIP Code | 61801 |
|---|---|
| City | Urbana |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 727 ft |
| Latitude | 40.10952 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.211031 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.3 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 24.3% ▲ 143% above avg |
| College Grads | 65.9% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,609 (14.6%) |
| Some College | 1,165 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 897 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 639 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,613 (60.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $37,948 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,000 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $950/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,468 |
| Vacant Units | 2,268 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,468 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,268 |
| Owner Occupied | 30.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 61801 is located in Urbana, Illinois, within Champaign County. With a population of 27,755, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 24.3 years. Economically, 61801 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $37,948 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61801 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $184,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $950 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 69.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 61801 is majority White (54.00%). Residents are highly educated — 65.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61801 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 61801 in Urbana, IL is characterized as lower-income, highly educated, and a young community. With 27,755 residents, a median household income of $37,948, and a median home value of $184,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.