City

Champaign, IL

6 ZIP codes  ·  Champaign County  ·  Illinois

👥95,565Population
💰$62,086Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$201,785Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓60.5%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 16.2%Asian: 14.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White57.0%
Hispanic7.5%
Black16.2%
Asian14.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
28%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads60.5% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma440 (0.9%)
HS Graduate8,335 (17.9%)
Some College4,613 (9.9%)
Associates5,282 (11.3%)
Bachelors3,815 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree24,128 (51.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 17.9%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 51.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad17.9%
Some College9.9%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate51.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.9%Renter: 53.1%Tenure
Owner46.9%
Renter53.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,086 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$201,784 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,110/mo
Total Housing Units44,346
Vacant Units5,140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Champaign, IL

Champaign is a city in Illinois, located in Champaign County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 95,565 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.03 years.

Economically, Champaign is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,085 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Champaign is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,784, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,109 per month.

The population of Champaign is highly educated. 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (57%).

Champaign, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Champaign
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61820 38,481 $31,031 $175,900 $1,077 4.2% 62.6% 20.0%
61821 28,838 $69,284 $174,800 $1,001 4.4% 54.6% 61.9%
61822 28,246 $97,044 $264,600 $1,265 4.1% 63.7% 68.3%