ZIP Code 61821 Demographics & Data

Champaign, IL (ZIP Code 61821) Snapshot

Illinois

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 61821

The U.S. ZIP Code 61821 is associated with Champaign, IL in Champaign County. The current population estimate is 31,207. An estimated 18.4% of residents in the 61821 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 35.2 years. In this Illinois region, an estimated 95.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,641. The median household income is $54,736, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 61821

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 61821 is 31,207.

Champaign, IL

The 61821 ZIP Code is associated with Champaign, IL in Champaign County.

Area Codes associated with 61821

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 61821 include 217.

Sunrise / Sunset in 61821

Sunrise: 7:10 am
Sunset: 4:30 pm
Sunrise in 61821 7:10 am
Sunrise in 61821 4:30 pm

Weather forecast for 61821

Tonight's forecast for 61821: A chance of snow showers between 9pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -7. West northwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Current air quality in 61821

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 61821 Fair

Internet in 61821

In ZIP Code 61821, an estimated 92.1% of households have a computer, while 85.6% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 61821

In ZIP Code 61821, the gender split is approximately 49.4% male and an estimated 50.6% female.

Health Insurance in 61821

Approximately 8.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 61821 (Champaign, IL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 61821

The median household income in ZIP Code 61821 is $54,736, while the region's mean household income is $75,270. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,641. The per capita income in ZIP Code 61821 of $33,641 is approximately 6.65% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 9.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately3.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.2% of the population in 61821 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.5% of 61821 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 61821

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.3%
$200,000 or more per year 5.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 61821

In ZIP Code 61821, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 42.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.7% in this Champaign County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 61821

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.7%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 18.8%
Graduate or professional degree 23.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 61821

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 61821, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 5.9% of 61821 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 61821 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (67.2%), followed by Black or African American (27.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 61821

Industry Percent
White 67.2%
Black or African American 27.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 61821

In ZIP Code 61821, 86.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Champaign County region.

Language Spoken in 61821

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.5%
Spanish 4.3%
Other Indo-European languages 5.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.5%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 61821

Residents of ZIP Code 61821 are younger than average. The median age of 35.2 years in ZIP Code 61821 is approximately 7.61% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 61821 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 61821 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 61821

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.9%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 5.7%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 9.1%
25 to 34 years 16.4%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 10.6%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 4.8%
85 years and over 1.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 61821 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 61821

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 61821 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 61821 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 61821 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 61821

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 61821

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 61821

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 61821, an estimated 19.5% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Champaign County region.

Age of Housing in 61821

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 19.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 61821

In 61821, 69.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.7 minutes. Approximately 35.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 61821 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 61821 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 61821

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 3.5%
Manufacturing 9.7%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.2%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 35.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 1.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 61821 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 61821 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes electricity rates in 61821 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 61821

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 61821 9.06¢/kWh 3.63¢/kWh 0.77¢/kWh
Illinois 19.05¢/kWh 14.03¢/kWh 10.88¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 61821

Month ZIP Code 61821 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.67 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.26 3 6.31
Mar 4.85 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.48 5.13 7.3
May 5.41 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.86 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.97 6.22 6.51
Aug 6 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.87 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.8 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.81 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.96 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 61821. This visualizes solar power levels in 61821 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.