61821 ZIP Code — Champaign, IL
Champaign County, Illinois
ZIP code 61821 is located in Champaign, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 7.69 square miles and serves a population of 29,072 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 61821
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($63,889) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,072
population
7.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61821 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61821
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Champaign | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61822 Champaign (1.6 mi)
61820 Champaign (1.9 mi)
61801 Urbana (3.5 mi)
61874 Savoy (4.4 mi)
61802 Urbana (6.6 mi)
61875 Seymour (7.3 mi)
61880 Tolono (9.6 mi)
61853 Mahomet (10.4 mi)
61878 Thomasboro (11 mi)
61884 White Heath (11.1 mi)
61864 Philo (11.5 mi)
61872 Sadorus (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,072 |
| Population density | 3,780 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1121 |
| Longitude | -88.2780 |
| 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 | 43.6% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.5% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
29,072
Population
3,780
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$63,889
Median household income
$38,393
Per capita income
$165,800
Median home value
$1,012
Median monthly rent
60.0%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
8,726
Housing units
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
885
Under 5
946
802
5–9
857
937
10–14
1,001
807
15–19
862
1,368
20–24
1,462
2,113
25–34
2,258
1,856
35–44
1,983
1,292
45–54
1,380
802
55–59
856
805
60–64
861
1,354
65–74
1,447
783
75–84
837
250
85+
268
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,359 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 22,713 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,939 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.1%
Black or African American
23%
Asian
7.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,533 | 58.1% |
| Black or African American | 6,954 | 23% |
| Asian | 2,162 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,713 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,103 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 710 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.5% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
14.0%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $63,889 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
8.5%
$100k–$150k
30.5%
$150k–$200k
22.3%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,012 |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 9.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.2% |
| Electricity | 30.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,257 | 42.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,274 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,223 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,605 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,180 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,186 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 39.6% |
| Married | 50.3% | 42.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
25.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 425 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 399 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,662 | 36.4% |
| High school | 1,330 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,505 | 34.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Retail trade
10.1%
Professional & management
10.1%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Other services
4.2%
Construction
2.9%
Information
1.9%
Public administration
1.0%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.3% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 23.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.7% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,180 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,241 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,462 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 252 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 359 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 824 | 3.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,419 | 87.4% |
| Born in same state | 25,062 | 86.2% |
| Born in different state | 18,928 | 65.1% |
| Foreign born | 357 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,653 | 12.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,752 | 48.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,116 | 10.7% |
| French | 2,778 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 709 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 329 | 1.1% |
| English | 217 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 105 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 89 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.2% |
| German | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61821
What city is ZIP code 61821 in?
ZIP code 61821 is primarily assigned to Champaign, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61821 in?
ZIP code 61821 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61821?
The median home value in ZIP code 61821 is $165,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 61821?
ZIP code 61821 has an estimated population of 29,072 residents, with a density of 3,779 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61821?
The median household income in ZIP code 61821 is $63,889, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61821 in?
ZIP code 61821 observes the CST timezone.