Homer
Village in Champaign County, Illinois

Homer is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, with 1,073 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ogden, 5.7 miles N.
- 1,073residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 1,092 / sq mipopulation density
- 61849ZIP code
About Homer
Homer is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,073 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Homer
- Median household income
- $85,875
- Median home value
- $146,200
- Median rent
- $979/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Homer had 1,073 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,073 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,092 per sq mi (422 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Homer at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Champaign County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,073 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0330° N, 87.9578° W |
| ZIP code | 61849 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1735814 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Homer
- Ogden5.7 mi N
- Sidney6.1 mi W
- Fairmount6.8 mi E
- St. Joseph7.0 mi NW
- Fithian7.1 mi NE
- Allerton8.2 mi S
- Muncie8.4 mi NE
- Broadlands8.8 mi S
- Philo10.7 mi W
- Oakwood10.9 mi NE
- Royal11.1 mi N
- Sidell11.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Homer
What county is Homer in?
Homer is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the population of Homer, IL?
1,073 people lived in Homer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Homer, IL?
The ZIP code of Homer is 61849.
What is the elevation of Homer?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Homer?
Ogden (5.7 mi), Sidney (6.1 mi), Fairmount (6.8 mi), St. Joseph (7.0 mi), Fithian (7.1 mi).
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