ZIP Code 61938
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Mattoon · Coles County · Illinois
- Population
- 22,409
- Median income
- $57,503
- Median home value
- $111,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.7%
- Land area
- 322.9 sq mi
69/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
Chicago
ZIP code 61938 in Mattoon, Illinois has a population of 22,409. The median household income is $57,503, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $111,700, 60% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 322.9 square miles in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. The area is home to 22,409 residents, producing a population density of 69 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61938 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61938 sits at $57,503 (28% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,570. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $111,700 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $740 per month, and 61.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Coles County, so you can benchmark 61938 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61938.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61938, Mattoon, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,409
Population
322.9
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61938?
41.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.1%
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?
$57,503
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$33,570
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,518
Total Housing Units
9,629
Occupied Units
889
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,700
Median Home Value
-42% vs state
$740
Median Rent
1959
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61938 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.1% | 122 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 133 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 152 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 160 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 173 |
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 597 business establishments in ZIP 61938, employing approximately 14,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $781,792,000.
597
Businesses
14,698
Employees
$781.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 57 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.4% |
| Information | 18 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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