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ZIP 61822

Pop. 27,642·Champaign County·126th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,796/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
-$169
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ZIP 61822 · $1,796
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,430/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,552/yr
At $1,796/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyChampaign County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61822 (Champaign, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,642
Median income
$99,006
Median age
38.1
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
23.5%
21%
26.1%
18.1%
Under 1823.5%
18–3421%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.4%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
58.5%
15.6%
16.8%
White58.5%
Black15.6%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian16.8%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
16%
23.3%
57.8%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma16%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+57.8%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61822 in Champaign, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,396 → $99,006
up 13.3%
Population
27,473 → 27,642
up 0.6%
Renter share
31.7% → 31.2%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
57.4% → 57.8%
+0.4 pts

Median household income grew from $87,396 to $99,006 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.3% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61822 covers Champaign, IL. The median rent here is $1,796/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($99,006/yr), ZIP 61822 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61822?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61822 (Champaign, IL) is $1,796. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61822 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61822's median rent of $1,796/mo is $169 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61822 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61822 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #126 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,796/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61822?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,796/mo in ZIP 61822. The local median household income is $99,006/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61822?

Rent in ZIP 61822 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 61822 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61822 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,796/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($99,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61822 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61822 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 61822 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61822 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61822 compare to the rest of Champaign?

ZIP 61822 is pricier than Champaign as a whole. At $1,796/mo, it's $386 above the Champaign citywide median of $1,410/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61822 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61822 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,796/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 61822's median household income ($99,006/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61822 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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