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Champaign, IL
City in Champaign County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61820, 61821.
Population
89,996
Land area
23sq mi
People per sq mi
3,908
ZIP codes
2
Champaign and its ZIP codes
Champaign at a glance
- Champaign is about 17 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $56,118 a year, 33% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,900 (20% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,123 a month.
Local data for Champaign, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools33
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks31
- Post Offices4
- Parks50
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants389
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools11
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places26
Housing and community stats
Champaign, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,118
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Homeownership
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
52.7%
Median age
26.6
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,238), Irish Americans (7,121), Chinese Americans (5,477).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Champaign.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,778
95,049 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.34B
FY 2026, $6,524 per person
PPP loans
$168M
2,647 loans, 20,294 jobs reported
How people get to work
Champaign, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit4.5%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Champaign, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Champaign, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Champaign
2 in or overlapping Champaign. Population shown
Cities near Champaign
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UrbanaCity | 2.9 mi | 11.8 |
| SavoyVillage | 4.1 mi | 3.3 |
| BondvilleVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| TolonoVillage | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| PhiloVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MahometVillage | 9.4 mi | 9.7 |
| ThomasboroVillage | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| SadorusVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| St. JosephVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| SidneyVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| White HeathCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PesotumVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DeweyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| RantoulVillage | 14 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Champaign, IL in?
- Champaign is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Champaign, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Champaign include 61820, 61821.
- What is the population of Champaign, IL?
- About 89,996 people live in Champaign, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Champaign?
- Nearby places include Urbana (2.9 mi), Savoy (4.1 mi), Bondville (5.8 mi), Tolono (8.3 mi), Lake of the Woods (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023