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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 61821 has 29,057 residents and 12,753 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.2%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (26.1%, much higher than the state average of 14.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (14.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:	29,057Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	28,838Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	28,394Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,777.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$69,284Source: Census ACS

Households:	12,753Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$174,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.26Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	29,196	29,893	30,631	30,757	30,401	30,784	30,777	30,582	31,207	30,937	28,986	29,072	28,838
Decennial Census	30,174	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	29,057	--	--	--

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: 36.2

Male Median Age: 34.6

Female Median Age: 37.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	965	1,045	890	853	927	1,175	1,182	1,042	845	754	734	684	740	712	570	325	247	226
Female	896	942	915	759	980	1,232	1,222	1,118	943	787	774	903	973	911	682	434	325	345
Total	1,861	1,987	1,805	1,612	1,907	2,407	2,404	2,160	1,788	1,541	1,508	1,587	1,713	1,623	1,252	759	572	571

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	16,628	57.60%
Black:	7,583	26.27%
Hispanic:*	2,199	7.62%
Asian:	1,407	4.87%
American Indian:	113	0.39%
Hawaiian:	9	0.03%
Other:	929	3.22%
Total:	28,868	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	13,916	47.89%	34.6 years
Females:	15,141	52.11%	37.6 years
Total:	29,057	100%	36.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	24,361	84.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	427	1.48%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,701	5.90%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,349	14.04%
Total Population:	28,838	100%
Total Native Population:	24,788	85.96%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,050	14.04%

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 $69,284, which is far less than the state median ($81,702), is up $17,715 (34.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,548. Family households earn a median of $86,292 versus $44,637 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,655). By gender, male median income is $57,146 and female is $48,150, which is well under the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $8,996 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.0%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.6%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$51,569	$53,046	$52,152	$52,996	$52,978	$53,475	$53,083	$55,743	$54,736	$56,200	$59,031	$63,889	$69,284
Median Family Income	$66,684	$70,026	$69,895	$69,507	$68,605	$69,316	$68,716	$70,359	$72,392	$72,018	$77,540	$81,571	$86,292
Median NonFamily Income	$31,516	$30,931	$34,172	$35,373	$35,477	$37,591	$40,460	$40,867	$40,177	$41,112	$43,298	$45,569	$44,637
Median Male Income	$45,025	$46,310	$46,360	$47,230	$46,696	$45,386	$43,750	$46,216	$46,511	$49,929	$53,276	$57,269	$57,146
Median Female Income	$37,346	$37,975	$37,972	$37,268	$38,349	$40,036	$38,312	$40,444	$40,643	$39,688	$41,791	$45,933	$48,150

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	14,723	63.07%
Unemployed:	674	2.89%
Not In Labor Force:	7,946	34.04%
Total:	23,343	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	7,013	47.63%
Service:	2,789	18.94%
Sales and Office:	2,222	15.09%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	747	5.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,952	13.26%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,723	100%

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 $174,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $33,000 (23.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,400. The median gross rent is $1,001, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $227 (29.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.91% (62.49% with a mortgage, 37.51% free-and-clear) and renters 38.09% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.58%, which is far 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$141,800	$140,400	$138,100	$137,300	$137,100	$134,600	$136,500	$137,500	$139,400	$144,500	$147,300	$165,800	$174,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	252	5.32%
$500 to $999:	2,007	42.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,540	32.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:	665	14.04%
$2,000 to $2,499:	50	1.06%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	14	0.30%
No Rent:	208	4.39%
Total:	4,736	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$774	$829	$840	$843	$870	$868	$893	$924	$974	$949	$954	$1,012	$1,001

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,810	38.69%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,887	23.22%
Renter Occupied:	4,736	38.09%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	12,433	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	12,433	90.42%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,318	9.58%
Total Housing Units:	13,751	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	9,923	72.16%
Multi-Family Units:	3,687	26.81%
Other Units:	141	1.03%
Total Housing Units:	13,751	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 49.50% 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 95.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.63%). College enrollment is 33.84%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	255	1.31%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	725	3.73%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,860	19.87%
Some college, no degree:	3,587	18.47%
Associate's degree:	1,374	7.07%
Bachelor's degree:	4,602	23.69%
Graduate or professional degree:	5,021	25.85%
Total:	19,424	100%
High school or higher:	18,444	94.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	9,623	49.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	20,110	61.34%
Public Insurance:	11,213	34.20%
No Insurance:	1,463	4.46%
Total:	32,786	100%
Has Health Insurance:	31,323	95.54%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.9%	12.5%	12.4%	14.0%	13.7%	12.4%	12.6%	11.2%	9.8%	10.2%	10.3%	9.3%	10.0%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	559	7.75%
Kindergarten:	366	5.07%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,499	34.63%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,350	18.71%
College or graduate school:	2,442	33.84%
Total:	7,216	100%
Early Childhood:	925	12.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,215	58.41%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Champaign, Illinois
County:	Champaign County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:49:17 AM
Population:	29,057 [See All]
Area Codes:	217 / 447
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	40.1121, -88.2780
Land Area:	7.693 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/61821/zip-code-61821.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	12,564Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	569Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	15,281Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	9,936Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,253Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	565Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$111,013,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$431,803,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,301Source: CBP

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:	7.693 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.015 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:	1712385Source: Census
Place Name:	Champaign city; IllinoisSource: Census

ZIP Code 61821 in Champaign, IL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 61821

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61821

Sources & References