| ZIP Code | 61853 |
|---|---|
| City | Mahomet |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 768 ft |
| Latitude | 40.229857 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.421002 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.5% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,503 (17.9%) |
| Some College | 697 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 823 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,068 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,256 (50.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,974 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $281,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,226/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,338 |
| Vacant Units | 330 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,338 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 330 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 61853 is located in Mahomet, Illinois, within Champaign County. With a population of 14,645, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 61853 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,974 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61853 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $281,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,226 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 61853 is primarily White (89.28%). Residents are highly educated — 63.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61853 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 61853 in Mahomet, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,645 residents, a median household income of $114,974, and a median home value of $281,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.