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Mahomet, IL

Village in Champaign County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61853.

Population

10,049

Land area

9.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,034

ZIP codes

1

Mahomet and its ZIP codes

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Mahomet at a glance

  • Mahomet is about 4.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 226th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
  • The median household income is $118,586, 42% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,100 (14% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,396 a month.

Local data for Mahomet, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mahomet, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$118,586

Poverty rate

3.8%

Median home value

$299,100

Median rent

$1,396/mo

Homeownership

79.5%

Bachelor's or higher

54.2%

Median age

37.7

Average commute

20.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,659), Irish Americans (1,364), Mexican Americans (758).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Mahomet.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,778

95,049 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,853

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $6,524 per person

Champaign County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mahomet, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.5%
  • Carpooled7.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mahomet, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

84° / 17°F

39.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mahomet, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.9%

U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts

Diabetes

8.4%

U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Mahomet

1 in or overlapping Mahomet. Population shown

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Cities near Mahomet

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place2 mi1.7
MansfieldVillage5.6 mi0.5
BondvilleVillage6 mi0.3
SeymourCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.1
FisherVillage8.9 mi1.3
White HeathCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.3
ChampaignCity9.4 mi23
DeweyCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
FooslandVillage12 mi0.1
UrbanaCity12 mi11.8
ThomasboroVillage12 mi1
BellflowerVillage12 mi0.4
SavoyVillage13 mi3.3
Farmer CityCity13 mi2.4
De LandVillage13 mi0.4
MonticelloCity14 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mahomet, IL in?
Mahomet is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Mahomet, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mahomet include 61853.
What is the population of Mahomet, IL?
About 10,049 people live in Mahomet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mahomet?
Nearby places include Lake of the Woods (2 mi), Mansfield (5.6 mi), Bondville (6 mi), Seymour (6.1 mi), Fisher (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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