61816 ZIP Code — Broadlands, IL

Champaign County, Illinois

ZIP code 61816 is located in Broadlands, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 27.14 square miles and serves a population of 442 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61816

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,750. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61816 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

442

population

27.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61816 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61816

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61816. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Broadlands	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61852 Longview (4.3 mi) 61810 Allerton (4.9 mi) 61849 Homer (6.5 mi) 61877 Sidney (6.7 mi) 61956 Villa Grove (8.6 mi) 61864 Philo (8.9 mi) 61876 Sidell (9.1 mi) 61942 Newman (9.1 mi) 61932 Hume (9.3 mi) 61841 Fairmount (11.3 mi) 61919 Camargo (12.2 mi) 61850 Indianola (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	442
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	27.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9232
Longitude	-88.0020
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	46.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	19.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.4%	5.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

442

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$83,750

Median household income

$35,780

Per capita income

$136,800

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	15.8%
18 and over	372	84.2%
65 and over	95	21.5%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 7%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	405	91.4%
Two or more races	31	7%
Black or African American	6	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	46.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	19.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.4%	5.9%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$83,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,800
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	95.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	48.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.7%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Fuel oil	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	23	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	25	15.8%
Households with children under 18	33	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	38.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	24.0%
Married	61.1%	59.4%
Separated	1.6%	2.6%
Widowed	1.6%	6.3%
Divorced	1.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	42.6%
High school	35	27.1%
College / grad school	36	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 17.1%

Professional & management 13.5%

Construction 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.4%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	433	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	441	99.8%
Born in same state	438	99.1%
Born in different state	372	84.2%
Foreign born	3	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	13.6%
Italian	51	11.5%
French	26	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	4	0.9%
English	2	0.5%
Polish	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	96.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61816

What city is ZIP code 61816 in?

ZIP code 61816 is primarily assigned to Broadlands, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61816 in?

ZIP code 61816 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61816?

21% of residents in ZIP code 61816 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 61816 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 61816 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61816 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61816 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61816?

The median home value in ZIP code 61816 is $136,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 61816 in?

ZIP code 61816 observes the CST timezone.