61866 ZIP Code
Rantoul, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61866 |
| City/Town: | Rantoul |
| County: | Champaign |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,442 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,703 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,074 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,485 |
| Median Home Value: | $105,200 |
| Land Area: | 80.0 sq miles
207.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3116, -88.1580 |
Population Information (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,442 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,380 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,062 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,039 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 802 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 869 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,147 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,041 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,440 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,749 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,468 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 767 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 864 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,303 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 653 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 300 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $105,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,485 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,585 | 86.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 900 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,008 | 53.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,577 | 46.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,544 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 319 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 537 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,363 | 39.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,367 | 27.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 850 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 548 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 560 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61866 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,703 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,508 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,074 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,811 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,503 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 305 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,511 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,424 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 864 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 215 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,987 | 59.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,877 | 21.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 106 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 352 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,102 | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 908 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,916 | 14.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,221 | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 207 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 488 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61866 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 544 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 478 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 692 | 12.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,142 | 20.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,008 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 682 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 567 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 127 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 109 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61866 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,937 | 71.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 540 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 55 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 124 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 55 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 552 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61866 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 274 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 562 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 118 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 927 | 16.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 610 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 224 | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 266 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 192 | 3.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,362 | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 527 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 274 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 124 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,955 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,564 | 48.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,483 | 55.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,310 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61866 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,911 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,067 | 37.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,388 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 252 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 213 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,116 | 20.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61866 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,462 | 53.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 565 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 400 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 647 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 727 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 123 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 153 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 402 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61866 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 346 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 354 | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 225 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 534 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,229 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,085 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,634 | 25.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 482 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 523 | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61866 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 67 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 485 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,652 | 25.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,193 | 49.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,054 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 34 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61866 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,134 | 74.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 149 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,231 | 22.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61866 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 343 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,652 | 47.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,765 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 825 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61866 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 453 | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 914 | 30.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 931 | 31.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 467 | 15.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 159 | 5.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 64 | 2.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 20 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61866 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,223 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $515 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,585 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,843 | 33.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 460 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,239 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,146 | 38.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,569 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,693 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61866 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,052 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,147 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,030 | 40.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 155 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 619 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,075 | 41.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61866 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,107 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 184 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,212 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,145 | 36.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 359 | 11.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,785 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 881 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,265 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,895 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 964 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 797 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61866 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,621 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,685 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 694 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 942 | 55.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 246 | 14.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61866 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,591 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 318 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 851 | 267.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 851 | 267.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 851 | 267.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 87 | 27.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 39 | 12.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 655 | 206.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61866 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,403 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,833 | 87.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,570 | 12.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,390 | 11.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 125 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61866 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,585 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,754 | 85.1% | 89.4% |
Rantoul, IL61866