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 Moderate-density area
- $50,686
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61866 (Rantoul, IL) rose +16.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 139.1 in 2023 to 161.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,482. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,300 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $884; owner occupancy is 57.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 61866 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 61866?
36.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
8.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$29,482
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61866 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Rantoul, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,686 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,559housing units
6,559
Total Housing Units
5,780
Occupied Units
779
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61866
Rantoul (61866)
14,048 residents
- 60957 5,615
Paxton (60957)
5,615 residents
- 61878 1,433
Thomasboro (61878)
1,433 residents
- 61847 1,256
Gifford (61847)
1,256 residents
- 61840 709
Dewey (61840)
709 residents
- 60949 636
Ludlow (60949)
636 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61866 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61866 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61847
Gifford (61847)
$92,344 median income
- 61840
Dewey (61840)
$84,891 median income
- 60957
Paxton (60957)
$69,014 median income
- 61878
Thomasboro (61878)
$66,250 median income
- 60949
Ludlow (60949)
$60,750 median income
- 61866
Rantoul (61866)
$50,686 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61866, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,048 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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