What to know about ZIP 61824
ZIP code 61824 covers ZIP 61824 with a population of about 2,446.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHAMPAIGN & SPRNGFLD - DECATUR media market.
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ZIP Code 61824 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,446
Density
N/A
Median income
$95,263
+27% vs US avg
Home value
$214,300
-38% vs US avg
Median rent
$794
-32% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 61824
Income and economy in ZIP 61824
Median household income in ZIP 61824 is about $95,263 — about 27% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.1%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 73.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 40.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Professional services, and Information; about 14.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 61824
Median home value is about $214,300 — about 38% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $794 (about 32% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 41.3% (about 24.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 61824, a household would need roughly $59,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,377. That sits below the local median household income ($95,263), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.