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ZIP 61853

Part of Mahomet, IL
Pop. 14,831·Champaign County·109th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,906/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
-$59
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 61853 · $1,906
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,360/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$22,872/yr
At $1,906/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyChampaign County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61853 (Mahomet, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,831
Median income
$115,512
Median age
39
Renters
16.5%
Age distribution
32.1%
12.8%
29.4%
15%
Under 1832.1%
18–3412.8%
35–5429.4%
55–6410.7%
65+15%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
85.7%
White85.7%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian4.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
18.3%
25.1%
53.2%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+53.2%
Housing tenure
83.5%
16.5%
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61853 in Mahomet, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,352 → $115,512
up 9.6%
Population
13,921 → 14,831
up 6.5%
Renter share
13.3% → 16.5%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.5% → 53.2%
+5.7 pts
Median age
37.1 → 39
+1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $105,352 in 2021 to $115,512 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 61853 in Mahomet, IL adding about 910 residents over the five-year window, up 6.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 13.3% to 16.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.5% to 53.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 61853

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 61853 covers Mahomet, IL. The median rent here is $1,906/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($115,512/yr), ZIP 61853 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61853?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61853 (Mahomet, IL) is $1,906. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61853 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61853's median rent of $1,906/mo is $59 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61853 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61853 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #109 out of 229 ZIPs at $1,906/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61853?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,906/mo in ZIP 61853. The local median household income is $115,512/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61853?

Rent in ZIP 61853 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 61853 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61853 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,906/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($115,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61853 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61853 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.5% of ZIP 61853 households are renters, while 83.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61853 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61853 compare to the rest of Mahomet?

ZIP 61853 sits right at the Mahomet citywide median of $1,906/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61853 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61853 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,906/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 61853's median household income ($115,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61853 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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