City

Mattoon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Coles County  ·  Illinois

👥20,440Population
💰$54,288Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$109,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Black1.8%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,936 (29.9%)
Some College2,039 (15.5%)
Associates1,794 (13.6%)
Bachelors1,993 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree3,233 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.2%Renter: 38.8%Tenure
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,288 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$109,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units10,299
Vacant Units969

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Mattoon, IL

Mattoon is a city in Illinois, located in Coles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,440 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Mattoon is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,288 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mattoon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mattoon is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.09%).

Mattoon, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Mattoon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61938 20,440 $54,288 $109,100 $771 8.3% 39.8% 61.2%