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ZIP 61802

Part of Urbana, IL
Pop. 20,293·Champaign County·191st most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,305/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$660
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ZIP 61802 · $1,305
More affordable than 87% 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
$15,660/yr
At $1,305/mo median
Location
CityUrbana
StateIL
CountyChampaign County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61802 (Urbana, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,293
Median income
$61,620
Median age
39.1
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
19.6%
25.4%
25.6%
19.2%
Under 1819.6%
18–3425.4%
35–5425.6%
55–6410.3%
65+19.2%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
61%
22.3%
White61%
Black22.3%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian6.9%
Education (25+)
24.6%
28.1%
39.2%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+39.2%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61802 in Urbana, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,138 → $61,620
up 18.2%
Population
19,671 → 20,293
up 3.2%
Renter share
46.7% → 42.2%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
36.6% → 39.2%
+2.6 pts
Median age
38 → 39.1
+1.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $52,138 to $61,620 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 61802 in Urbana, IL adding about 622 residents over the five-year window, up 3.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 46.7% to 42.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.6% to 39.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61802 covers Urbana, IL. The median rent here is $1,305/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 25% of local median household income ($61,620/yr), ZIP 61802 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61802 (Urbana, IL) is $1,305. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61802's median rent of $1,305/mo is $660 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61802 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #191 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,305/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,305/mo in ZIP 61802. The local median household income is $61,620/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61802?

Rent in ZIP 61802 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61802 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,305/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($61,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61802 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 61802 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61802 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61802 compare to the rest of Urbana?

ZIP 61802 is pricier than Urbana as a whole. At $1,305/mo, it's $56 above the Urbana citywide median of $1,249/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,305/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 61802's median household income ($61,620/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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