ZIP Code 61824 in Champaign, IL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Champaign, Illinois
County:Champaign County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:14:39 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:217 / 447
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.1165, -88.2434
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61824 - Champaign, IL

ZIP Code 61824, Champaign

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationChampaign County, IL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points316 (183 businesses)
PO Boxes133
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 61820
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code operates as a PO Box facility within Champaign's larger mail network, not as a separate town.
  • The post office maintains 133 PO Boxes serving an area with 183 registered businesses.
  • N Neil St is the only street with delivery records in this ZIP, with 93 unit-based addresses.
  • Residents in this postal zone typically receive home delivery through the neighboring 61820 ZIP code.
  • The facility sits in Champaign's Stratton neighborhood with several other neighborhoods within half a mile.
  • This ZIP designation separates PO Box operations from residential carrier routes for operational efficiency.

Postal Operations

The ZIP's footprint centers on N Neil St, which accounts for all 93 street delivery records. While 61824 itself focuses on PO Box service, residents in this area typically receive home delivery through the neighboring 61820 ZIP code. The Stratton neighborhood sits at the geographic center of this postal zone, with Hill Street East and Elm and Vine areas just a third of a mile away.

Mail Delivery Structure

Champaign uses multiple ZIP codes to organize its mail network. The 61824 designation allows the post office to separate PO Box operations from residential carrier routes, streamlining sorting and delivery logistics. Business customers make up a significant portion of box holders here, using the service for consistent mail receipt regardless of their physical location within the city.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Directional Naming

With only one street represented, N Neil St serves as the sole address reference point for this specialized postal facility. The directional prefix indicates this captures the northern section of Neil St within Champaign's street grid.

Nearby Areas

Stratton Hill Street East Elm and Vine Martin Luther King Washington Street

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61824 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 107 people with an annual payroll of $8,386,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,901Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,666,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,386,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:107Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61824 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 231,891 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 61824. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Champaign-Urbana, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:16580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:231,891Source: Census
MSA:Champaign-Urbana, IL MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61825 | | 61822

Schools in ZIP Code 61824


We could not locate which school district 61824 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

R E A D Y Program 45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
District: UnknownNearby
Re-Start Program 45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
District: UnknownNearby
Actions Program 402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
District: Champaign Community Unit School District 4Nearby
Edison Middle School 306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
District: Champaign Community Unit School District 4Nearby
Champaign Early Chldhd Cntr 809 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
District: Champaign Community Unit School District 4Nearby
Holy Cross Elementary School 410 W White St
Champaign, IL 61820
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pavilion Foundation School 810 W Church St
Champaign, IL 61820
District: Private SchoolNearby
Judah Christian School 908 N Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61824


Urbana Theological Seminary 314 East Daniel Street
Urbana, IL 61820
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
Tricoci University Of Beauty Culture 202 East University Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
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

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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov