PlainZIP

Rantoul, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61866

Champaign County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,048
68/sq mi
$50,686
Median income
$121,300
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rantoul pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
68
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61866 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61866 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois, home to 14,048 residents across 207.8 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61866 reports a modest median household income of $50,686 (37% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,482. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $121,300 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $884 monthly, and 57.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Champaign County, so you can benchmark 61866 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 61866

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rantoul, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61866.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61866, Rantoul, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,048

Population

207.8

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61866?

36.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 55.3%
African American 16.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,686

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$29,482

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61866 ranks nationally

Rantoul, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,686 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,559

Total Housing Units

5,780

Occupied Units

779

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$121,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.3%

YoY Change (2024)

162

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+62%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61866 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 112
2021 +11.6% 125
2022 +8.2% 136
2023 +2.5% 139
2024 +16.3% 162

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 225 business establishments in ZIP 61866, employing approximately 4,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $162,895,000.

225

Businesses

4,096

Employees

$162.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 28 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 23 10.2%
Finance and insurance 20 8.9%
Manufacturing 17 7.6%
Construction 14 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.4%
Information 9 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.7%
Wholesale trade 5 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61866 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61866 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61866 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61866 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61878 Thomasboro, IL 1,433 5.0 mi
60949 Ludlow, IL 636 5.5 mi
61847 Gifford, IL 1,256 7.3 mi
60957 Paxton, IL 5,615 9.1 mi
61840 Dewey, IL 709 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Champaign County

61820 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 36,964
61801 standard
Urbana, IL
Pop: 30,937
61821 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 30,174
61822 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 21,608
61802 standard
Urbana, IL
Pop: 19,052
61853 standard
Mahomet, IL
Pop: 13,206

Related Areas

Champaign County Rantoul, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61866 in? ▼
ZIP code 61866 (Rantoul) is located in Champaign County, Illinois. Champaign County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/champaign-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61866? ▼
ZIP code 61866 in Rantoul, IL has a population of 14,048 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61866? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61866 is $50,686, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61866? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61866 is $121,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61866? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61866 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61866? ▼
ZIP code 61866 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 4,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61866? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61866 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (29), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61866? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61866 increased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61866? ▼
In ZIP code 61866, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61866? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61866 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61866? ▼
In ZIP code 61866, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61866? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61866 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.