| ZIP Code | 61820 |
|---|---|
| City | Champaign |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 743 ft |
| Latitude | 40.11212 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.244315 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 35.4% ▲ 254% above avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 94 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,188 (17.6%) |
| Some College | 998 (8%) |
| Associates | 1,375 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 967 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,816 (54.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $31,031 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,900 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,077/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,672 |
| Vacant Units | 3,293 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,672 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,293 |
| Owner Occupied | 20.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 61820 is located in Champaign, Illinois, within Champaign County. With a population of 38,481, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.2 years. Economically, 61820 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $31,031 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61820 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,077 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 80.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 61820 is majority White (56.91%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 35.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61820 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 61820 in Champaign, IL is characterized as lower-income, highly educated, and a young community. With 38,481 residents, a median household income of $31,031, and a median home value of $175,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.