61938 ZIP Code – Mattoon, Illinois
Located in Mattoon, Illinois, ZIP code 61938 is a large ZIP code within Coles County with a population of approximately 20,965 residents. The median household income is $52,279 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $100,300, well below the national average, with 61.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $743 is below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 8.3%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 17.3%, above the national average. An estimated 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 42.2, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 61928, 61931, 62440.
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ZIP 61938 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61938 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $100k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $743 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.1% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61928 – Gays
- 61931 – Humboldt
- 62440 – Lerna
- 62469 – Trilla
- 61920 – Charleston
- 62447 – Neoga
- 61957 – Windsor
- 61951 – Sullivan
- 61910 – Arcola
- 62468 – Toledo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61928 | GAYS | 643 | $78,333 |
| 61931 | HUMBOLDT | 1,336 | $61,750 |
| 62440 | LERNA | 1,055 | $66,058 |
| 62469 | TRILLA | 388 | $107,632 |
| 61920 | CHARLESTON | 20,923 | $53,295 |