Champaign, IL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 61821 serves a portion of Champaign, Illinois, within Champaign County. This community is home to approximately 55,622 residents, with a median age of 41.9 years. The median household income of $67,572 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $256,773 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 56% owner-occupied and 44% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Champaign is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 102 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 69% and an unemployment rate of 8.5%, 61821 reflects the economic character of Champaign County in Illinois.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 55,622 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,406 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $67,572 | ↑ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $256,773 | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 102 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | ↑ 118% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.6% | ↓ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 69% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.9 yrs | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 27,254 | — |