City

Rantoul, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Champaign County  ·  Illinois

👥13,407Population
💰$51,389Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$111,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.7%Hispanic: 21.5%Black: 19.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 10.4%Race
White47.7%
Hispanic21.5%
Black19.6%
Asian0.8%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma151 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,991 (38.4%)
Some College1,531 (19.7%)
Associates1,471 (18.9%)
Bachelors693 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree954 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College19.7%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.4%Renter: 48.6%Tenure
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,389 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$111,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units6,280
Vacant Units822

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
53%
About Rantoul, IL

Rantoul is a city in Illinois, located in Champaign County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,407 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Rantoul is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,389 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rantoul is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month.

The population of Rantoul is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Rantoul
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61866 13,407 $51,389 $111,900 $892 3.6% 21.1% 51.4%