ZIP code 61938: Mattoon, IL
61938 is a ZIP code in Mattoon, Illinois, mainly in Coles County, part of the Charleston-Mattoon, IL micro area. About 20,350 people live here.
- Population
- 20,350
- Median household income
- $57,503
- Typical home value
- $130,100+5.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $740gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homeowners
- 61.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 61938 details
| City | Mattoon |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles County (also partly Cumberland County, Moultrie County) |
| Metro area | Charleston-Mattoon, IL |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 126.5 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 161 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.47993, -88.37585 |
Median rent in 61938 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $480/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $539/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $853/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,029/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 61938
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61928 | Gays, IL | 6.7 mi | 776 |
| 61931 | Humboldt, IL | 7.4 mi | 1,350 |
| 62440 | Lerna, IL | 8.4 mi | 1,107 |
| 62469 | Trilla, IL | 9.2 mi | 552 |
| 62435 | Janesville, IL | 10.1 mi | — |
| 61920 | Charleston, IL | 12.0 mi | 20,951 |
| 62447 | Neoga, IL | 12.1 mi | 3,210 |
| 61957 | Windsor, IL | 12.8 mi | 1,707 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 61938?
A typical home in ZIP code 61938 is worth about $130,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $57,503 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Illinois average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 61938
What city is ZIP code 61938?
ZIP code 61938 is in Mattoon, IL, in Coles County.
What county is ZIP code 61938 in?
61938 is mainly in Coles County, Illinois, and partly in Cumberland County and Moultrie County.
What is the population of ZIP code 61938?
About 20,350 people live in ZIP code 61938, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 61938 in?
61938 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.