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ZIP 61801

Part of Urbana, IL
Pop. 27,891·Champaign County·199th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.0%
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$749
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ZIP 61801 · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,440
Research median
$1,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
Location
CityUrbana
StateIL
CountyChampaign County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.0% YoY, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61801 (Urbana, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 62.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,891
Median income
$36,180
Median age
24.2
Renters
66.7%
Age distribution
60.7%
13.3%
Under 1811.2%
18–3460.7%
35–5413.3%
55–644.9%
65+9.9%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
56.2%
16.4%
16.3%
White56.2%
Black16.4%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian16.3%
Education (25+)
15.4%
17.1%
62.7%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college17.1%
Bachelor's+62.7%
Housing tenure
33.3%
66.7%
Owner33.3%
Renter66.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61801 in Urbana, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,843 → $36,180
up 13.6%
Population
28,234 → 27,891
down 1.2%
Renter share
69.2% → 66.7%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
65.5% → 62.7%
-2.8 pts

Median household income rose from $31,843 to $36,180 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.6% shift. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 28,234 residents to roughly 27,891. Renters now make up 66.7% of households, compared with 69.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 62.7% of adults here, versus 65.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61801 covers Urbana, IL. The median rent here is $1,216/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($36,180/yr), ZIP 61801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61801 (Urbana, IL) is $1,216. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61801's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61801 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #199 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,216/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in ZIP 61801. The local median household income is $36,180/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61801?

Rent in ZIP 61801 has decreased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 61801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($36,180/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 61801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.7% of ZIP 61801 households are renters, while 33.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 61801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 61801 compare to the rest of Urbana?

ZIP 61801 is more affordable than Urbana overall. At $1,216/mo, it's $33 below the Urbana citywide median of $1,249/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 61801's median household income ($36,180/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61801 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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