ZIP 61821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Champaign city, IL (61821)

Median Income

$69,284

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,605

Wealth inflow

Population

28,838

Unemployment

4.4%

0.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,605 for ZIP 61821 (Champaign city, IL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.4%+18% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-74% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.8%+1% vs US avg

565

Establishments

9,301

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction2.6%
Manufacturing11.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade8.5%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.2%
Professional, scientific, management11.8%
Education, health care, social36.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.4%
Other services5.0%
Public administration0.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 61821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.8%, median income rose 4.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.7%.

Median Income

$69,284

-8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate