| ZIP Code | 61802 |
|---|---|
| City | Urbana |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 699 ft |
| Latitude | 40.123553 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.153254 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 229 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,187 (26%) |
| Some College | 1,338 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 1,880 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,204 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,409 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,588 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,300 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $996/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,066 |
| Vacant Units | 838 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,066 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 838 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 61802 is located in Urbana, Illinois, within Champaign County. With a population of 19,502, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 61802 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,588 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61802 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $996 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.7%) and renters (44.3%). Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 61802 is majority White (60.82%). Residents are well-educated — 45.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61802 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 61802 in Urbana, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 19,502 residents, a median household income of $58,588, and a median home value of $158,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.