City

Urbana, IL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Champaign County  ·  Illinois

👥47,257Population
💰$46,466Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$173,394Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓57.6%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.8%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 16.7%Asian: 12.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White56.8%
Hispanic9.7%
Black16.7%
Asian12.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
30%
25–44
26%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads57.6% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma304 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,796 (20.6%)
Some College2,503 (10.8%)
Associates2,777 (11.9%)
Bachelors1,843 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree11,022 (47.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 20.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 47.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad20.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate47.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.9%Renter: 59.1%Tenure
Owner40.9%
Renter59.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,466 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$173,394 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$969/mo
Total Housing Units23,534
Vacant Units3,106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Urbana, IL

Urbana is a city in Illinois, located in Champaign County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 47,257 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Urbana is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,465 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Urbana is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,394, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month.

The population of Urbana is well-educated. 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (56.81%).

Urbana, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Urbana
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61801 27,755 $37,948 $184,000 $950 5.8% 65.9% 30.5%
61802 19,502 $58,588 $158,300 $996 6.0% 45.8% 55.7%