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ZIP 61821

Pop. 28,611·Champaign County·175th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,450/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
+8.1%
vs US Median
-$515
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ZIP 61821 · $1,450
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,160/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
$17,400/yr
At $1,450/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyChampaign County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +8.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61821 (Champaign, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 48.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,611
Median income
$70,715
Median age
36.6
Renters
39%
Age distribution
19.5%
27.8%
23.3%
12.5%
16.9%
Under 1819.5%
18–3427.8%
35–5423.3%
55–6412.5%
65+16.9%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
56.8%
23.9%
White56.8%
Black23.9%
Hispanic7%
Asian9.1%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
19.3%
26.4%
48.9%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+48.9%
Housing tenure
61%
39%
Owner61%
Renter39%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61821 in Champaign, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$965 → $1,450
up 50.3%
Income
$59,031 → $70,715
up 19.8%
Population
28,986 → 28,611
down 1.3%
Renter share
42.3% → 39%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
44.9% → 48.9%
+4.0 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.6
+1.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 61821 in Champaign, IL stood at $965 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,450, reflecting a 50.3% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,031 in 2021 to $70,715 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 28,986 residents to roughly 28,611. Renters now make up 39% of households, compared with 42.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 48.9% of adults here, versus 44.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 61821 in Champaign, IL market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61821 covers Champaign, IL. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($70,715/yr), ZIP 61821 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61821?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61821 (Champaign, IL) is $1,450. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61821 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61821's median rent of $1,450/mo is $515 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61821 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61821 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #175 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,450/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61821?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,450/mo in ZIP 61821. The local median household income is $70,715/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61821?

Rent in ZIP 61821 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 61821 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61821 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,450/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($70,715/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61821 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61821 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39% of ZIP 61821 households are renters, while 61% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61821 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61821 compare to the rest of Champaign?

ZIP 61821 is pricier than Champaign as a whole. At $1,450/mo, it's $40 above the Champaign citywide median of $1,410/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61821 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61821 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,450/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 61821's median household income ($70,715/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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