61802 ZIP Code — Urbana, IL
Champaign County, Illinois
ZIP code 61802 is located in Urbana, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 82.06 square miles and serves a population of 19,722 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 61802
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $54,251.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,722
population
82.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61802 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61802
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Urbana | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61801 Urbana (3.2 mi)
61820 Champaign (4.7 mi)
61874 Savoy (6.4 mi)
61821 Champaign (6.6 mi)
61873 Saint Joseph (6.7 mi)
61822 Champaign (7.6 mi)
61878 Thomasboro (8.6 mi)
61877 Sidney (9.2 mi)
61859 Ogden (9.8 mi)
61864 Philo (9.9 mi)
61880 Tolono (11.5 mi)
61849 Homer (11.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,722 |
| Population density | 240 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 82.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1180 |
| Longitude | -88.1527 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
19,722
Population
240
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$54,251
Median household income
$36,576
Per capita income
$158,100
Median home value
$948
Median monthly rent
53.4%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
5,946
Housing units
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
487
Under 5
499
482
5–9
493
506
10–14
519
517
15–19
529
952
20–24
976
1,326
25–34
1,358
1,183
35–44
1,213
1,113
45–54
1,141
626
55–59
641
736
60–64
754
926
65–74
948
582
75–84
596
306
85+
313
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,702 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 16,020 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,671 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.9%
Black or African American
18.1%
Asian
6.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,091 | 63.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,716 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 1,281 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,133 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 774 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 501 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.9% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
7.6%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
13.1%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $54,251 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.6%
$50k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
20.7%
$300k–$500k
12.7%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,100 |
| Median rent / month | $948 |
| Owner occupied | 53.4% |
| Renter occupied | 46.6% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 48.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.6% |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.8% |
| Electricity | 40.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,335 | 36.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 612 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,018 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,186 | 34.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,888 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,489 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 35.4% |
| Married | 45.4% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
23.1%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
19.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 348 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 165 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,652 | 37.7% |
| High school | 769 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,451 | 33.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.5%
Retail trade
13.7%
Professional & management
10.4%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Other services
3.5%
Construction
2.9%
Information
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Public administration
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.7% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 13.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.3% |
| Government | 23.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 5.2% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
21.0%
18 and over
16.6%
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
26.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 981 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,736 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 1,105 | 5.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 373 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 252 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 480 | 2.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,504 | 88.8% |
| Born in same state | 17,330 | 87.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,986 | 65.8% |
| Foreign born | 174 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,218 | 11.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 966 | 43.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,947 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 1,636 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 843 | 4.3% |
| English | 160 | 0.8% |
| German | 150 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 107 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 81 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.4% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61802
What city is ZIP code 61802 in?
ZIP code 61802 is primarily assigned to Urbana, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61802 in?
ZIP code 61802 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61802?
17% of residents in ZIP code 61802 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61802?
The median home value in ZIP code 61802 is $158,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 61802?
ZIP code 61802 has an estimated population of 19,722 residents, with a density of 240 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61802?
The median household income in ZIP code 61802 is $54,251, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61802 in?
ZIP code 61802 observes the CST timezone.