ZIP Code 61801 in Urbana, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Urbana, Illinois
County:Champaign County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:48:58 AM
Population:27,658 [See All]
Area Codes:217 / 447
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.1093, -88.2119
Land Area:5.4 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61801 has 27,658 residents and 11,070 households (average 2.02 persons per household). The median age is 25.0 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (49.7%, much lower than the state average of 61.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (22.1%, much higher than the state average of 5.9% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (5.9%) and national averages (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,658Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,755Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:24,587Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,121.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$37,948Source: Census ACS
Households:11,070Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$184,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.02Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.18Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--32,30431,75131,19631,30031,35931,55831,10831,15731,31230,85528,23427,96527,755
Decennial Census30,937------------------27,658------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 25

Male Median Age: 24.7

Female Median Age: 25.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5354794112,4453,4521,8761,065666467414399442488425330182105115
Female5453963832,3212,8741,601997595475442391452556451365210140168
Total1,0808757944,7666,3263,4772,0621,2619428567908941,044876695392245283
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13,73948.79%
Black:4,52516.07%
Hispanic:*2,6139.28%
Asian:6,10721.69%
American Indian:970.34%
Hawaiian:80.03%
Other:1,0713.80%
Total:28,160100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14,29651.69%24.7 years
Females:13,36248.31%25.4 years
Total:27,658100%25.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21,49877.46%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:8232.97%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,4585.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3,97619.58%
Total Population:27,755100%
Total Native Population:22,32180.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:5,43419.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $37,948, which is much lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $10,203 (36.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,033. Family households earn a median of $75,409 versus $27,848 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,561). By gender, male median income is $47,928 and female is $41,591, which is far less than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $6,337 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.9%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$27,745$26,729$25,647$26,473$26,636$29,074$30,540$31,530$31,915$32,569$31,843$35,266$37,948
Median Family Income$54,705$49,458$54,524$58,702$61,361$61,402$61,400$61,170$62,044$63,203$67,447$71,851$75,409
Median NonFamily Income$20,082$19,984$18,923$20,181$19,670$20,381$20,783$20,924$20,857$23,260$24,384$26,010$27,848
Median Male Income$37,483$38,133$37,808$39,983$37,599$40,649$38,309$37,896$38,255$39,653$40,436$45,426$47,928
Median Female Income$37,931$36,744$37,938$37,409$40,085$36,987$36,857$37,982$37,852$38,912$40,971$40,379$41,591
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,51853.64%
Unemployed:8253.27%
Not In Labor Force:10,86043.09%
Total:25,203100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8,04959.54%
Service:2,32717.21%
Sales and Office:1,97714.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2231.65%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9426.97%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,518100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $184,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $31,900 (20.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,000. The median gross rent is $950, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $183 (23.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $116. Of occupied housing, owners make up 30.52% (54.01% with a mortgage, 45.99% free-and-clear) and renters 69.48% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.84%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$152,100$154,600$152,900$151,900$153,200$151,200$147,900$150,400$153,000$145,600$146,000$173,700$184,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3874.97%
$500 to $999:4,16953.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,23528.72%
$1,500 to $1,999:5547.12%
$2,000 to $2,499:1692.17%
$2,500 to $2,999:1191.53%
$3,000 or more:390.50%
No Rent:1101.41%
Total:7,782100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$767$775$802$801$784$784$802$807$834$818$844$915$950
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,84616.48%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,57214.04%
Renter Occupied:7,78269.48%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,200100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,20083.16%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,26816.84%
Total Housing Units:13,468100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,06237.59%
Multi-Family Units:8,40662.41%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:13,468100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 65.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 21.60%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.80%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (87.68%). College enrollment is 87.68%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1160.89%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1491.15%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,12616.34%
Some college, no degree:1,48311.40%
Associate's degree:6394.91%
Bachelor's degree:2,73721.04%
Graduate or professional degree:5,75844.27%
Total:13,008100%
High school or higher:12,74397.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,49565.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:22,69276.29%
Public Insurance:5,98420.12%
No Insurance:1,0703.60%
Total:29,746100%
Has Health Insurance:28,67696.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty15.2%16.3%14.2%15.8%15.4%14.1%11.7%11.8%12.1%8.9%10.3%10.4%10.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2011.37%
Kindergarten:1350.92%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):9276.34%
High school (grades 9-12):5393.68%
College or graduate school:12,82987.68%
Total:14,631100%
Early Childhood:3362.30%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,60110.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61801 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 358 business establishments, employing about 14,307 people with an annual payroll of $1,249,298,000. USPS data shows 12,172 residential mailboxes and 582 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,172Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:582Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,734Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,634Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:5,230Source: USPS
# of Businesses:358Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$327,615,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,249,298,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:14,307Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61801 is located in Champaign County, Illinois, within the Champaign-Urbana, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16580) and Illinois's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 236,196 people, about 11.71% of whom live in ZIP Code 61801. It covers 5.4 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.027 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Champaign-Urbana, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:16580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:236,196Source: Census
MSA:Champaign-Urbana, IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:5.4 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.027 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:13Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5793.65 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1777005Source: Census
Place Name:Urbana city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61802 | | 61799

Schools in ZIP Code 61801


ZIP Code 61801 is in the Urbana School District 116, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

University Of Illinois High Sch 1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Leal Elem School 312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Urbana School District 116
M L King Jr Elem School 1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Urbana School District 116
Urbana High School 1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Urbana School District 116
Urbana Middle School 1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Urbana School District 116
Yankee Ridge Elem School 2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Urbana School District 116
Wiley Elementary School 1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Urbana School District 116
Urbana Gerber School 1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Urbana School District 116
Kingswood School 2111 N Willow Rd
Urbana, IL 61801
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61801


Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture 202 East University Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Illinois System Offices 108 Henry Administration Building, 506 S Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 601 E John Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5711
Type: Post Secondary
Parkland College 2400 W Bradley Ave
Champaign, IL 61821-1899
Type: Post Secondary
Lakeview College Of Nursing 903 N Logan Ave
Danville, IL 61832
Type: Post Secondary
Danville Area Community College 2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832-5118
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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