61938 ZIP Code
Mattoon, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61938 |
| City/Town: | Mattoon |
| County: | Coles |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,965 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,279 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,927 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,247 |
| Median Home Value: | $100,300 |
| Land Area: | 126.5 sq miles
327.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4799, -88.3758 |
Population Information (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,965 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,248 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,717 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,202 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,141 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,344 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,256 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,499 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,538 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,616 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,470 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,373 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,339 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,507 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,018 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 662 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $100,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $743 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,247 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,342 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 905 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,586 | 59.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,756 | 40.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,523 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 149 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,092 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,968 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,098 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,865 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,063 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,288 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,279 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,086 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,775 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,927 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,656 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,831 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 825 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,351 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,998 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,251 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 582 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,736 | 94.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 353 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 177 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 60 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 619 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 223 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 513 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 396 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61938 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 605 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 480 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,072 | 11.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 892 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,436 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,754 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,270 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,189 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 247 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 397 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61938 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,885 | 80.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,219 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 27 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 167 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 327 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61938 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 178 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 726 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,714 | 17.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 103 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,140 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 478 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 292 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 486 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 501 | 5.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,446 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 844 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 693 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 230 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.5% | 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 (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,028 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,429 | 59.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,620 | 45.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,526 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61938 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,841 | 73.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,141 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,298 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 597 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 257 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,999 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61938 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,469 | 72.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 175 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 430 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 455 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 417 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 345 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 564 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 392 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61938 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 223 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 554 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 995 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 721 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,453 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,239 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,591 | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 698 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,773 | 27.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61938 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 557 | 5.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,220 | 11.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,983 | 29.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,012 | 39.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,308 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 167 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61938 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,432 | 58.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 183 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,684 | 39.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61938 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 720 | 7.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,571 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,610 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,441 | 15.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61938 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 748 | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,037 | 36.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,221 | 21.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 716 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 558 | 10.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 254 | 4.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 52 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61938 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,089 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $485 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $743 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,342 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,717 | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,289 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,964 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,670 | 28.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,571 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,865 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.74 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61938 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,362 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,629 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,963 | 47.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 380 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,328 | 15.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,252 | 26.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61938 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,413 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 413 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 180 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,988 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 925 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 907 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,531 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,263 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,554 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,829 | 18.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 344 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,115 | 55.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,370 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61938 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,681 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,077 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,144 | 69.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 913 | 29.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 176 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61938 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,690 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 85 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 275 | 323.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 275 | 323.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 275 | 323.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 113 | 132.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 15.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 31 | 36.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 28.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61938 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,763 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,374 | 98.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 389 | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 139 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 143 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 94 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61938 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,342 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,690 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
Mattoon, IL61938