61822 ZIP Code — Champaign, IL
Champaign County, Illinois
ZIP code 61822 is located in Champaign, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 107.17 square miles and serves a population of 27,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 61822
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($94,926) 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
27,929
population
107.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61822 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61822
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Champaign | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61821 Champaign (1.6 mi)
61820 Champaign (3.1 mi)
61801 Urbana (4.7 mi)
61874 Savoy (6.1 mi)
61875 Seymour (6.7 mi)
61802 Urbana (7.6 mi)
61853 Mahomet (8.8 mi)
61884 White Heath (10.5 mi)
61878 Thomasboro (10.6 mi)
61880 Tolono (11 mi)
61840 Dewey (12.1 mi)
61864 Philo (13.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,929 |
| Population density | 261 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 107.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1319 |
| Longitude | -88.2949 |
| 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 | 25.6% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.8% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
27,929
Population
261
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$94,926
Median household income
$51,671
Per capita income
$246,800
Median home value
$1,255
Median monthly rent
67.9%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
8,206
Housing units
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
917
Under 5
879
858
5–9
822
977
10–14
937
734
15–19
704
1,040
20–24
998
1,821
25–34
1,745
2,078
35–44
1,992
1,780
45–54
1,706
858
55–59
822
811
60–64
777
1,444
65–74
1,384
656
75–84
628
286
85+
275
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,471 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 21,458 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,673 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.7%
Asian
18.8%
Black or African American
11.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,552 | 61.7% |
| Asian | 5,366 | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,388 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,275 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 538 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 290 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.6% | 46.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 19.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.8% | 5.9% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
5.0%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
14.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 14.9% |
| Median income | $94,926 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
34.8%
$300k–$500k
28.6%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,255 |
| Owner occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter occupied | 32.1% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 55.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 34.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.1% |
| Electricity | 38.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,263 | 56.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 523 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,615 | 14.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,774 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,327 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,163 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 26.3% |
| Married | 61.4% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
12.9%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.0%
Graduate / professional
34.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 57.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 291 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 483 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,069 | 45.8% |
| High school | 1,096 | 16.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,766 | 26.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.2%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Retail trade
6.7%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Information
2.9%
Construction
2.5%
Public administration
2.3%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.3% |
| Service | 10.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.1% |
| Government | 29.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
14.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 72.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,066 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.0% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,133 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2,283 | 8.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 292 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 704 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 1,207 | 4.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,620 | 81.0% |
| Born in same state | 22,167 | 79.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,618 | 55.9% |
| Foreign born | 453 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,309 | 19.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,109 | 39.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,966 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 2,625 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 1,034 | 3.7% |
| Polish | 311 | 1.1% |
| English | 184 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 85 | 0.3% |
| German | 50 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 39 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 99.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61822
What city is ZIP code 61822 in?
ZIP code 61822 is primarily assigned to Champaign, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61822 in?
ZIP code 61822 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 61822?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 61822?
ZIP code 61822 has an estimated population of 27,929 residents, with a density of 261 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61822?
The median household income in ZIP code 61822 is $94,926, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61822?
The median home value in ZIP code 61822 is $246,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 61822 in?
ZIP code 61822 observes the CST timezone.