61920 ZIP Code — Charleston, IL
Coles County, Illinois
ZIP code 61920 is located in Charleston, Illinois, within Coles County. It covers approximately 148.35 square miles and serves a population of 20,923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 61920
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $53,295. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,923
population
148.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61920 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61920
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Charleston | Acceptable |
| Charleston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61912 Ashmore (6.5 mi)
62440 Lerna (9 mi)
62474 Westfield (10.4 mi)
61938 Mattoon (10.9 mi)
61931 Humboldt (11.8 mi)
61930 Hindsboro (12.2 mi)
61943 Oakland (12.5 mi)
62469 Trilla (13.3 mi)
61910 Arcola (13.9 mi)
61933 Kansas (13.9 mi)
62428 Greenup (16.7 mi)
61917 Brocton (16.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,923 |
| Population density | 141 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 148.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.90 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5135 |
| Longitude | -88.1618 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.5% | 52.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 29.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
20,923
Population
141
People per sq mi
31.3
Median age
$53,295
Median household income
$32,106
Per capita income
$135,500
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
22.7%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
6,001
Housing units
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
405
Under 5
416
388
5–9
398
394
10–14
405
1,046
15–19
1,073
2,033
20–24
2,088
1,377
25–34
1,413
1,019
35–44
1,046
946
45–54
972
562
55–59
576
610
60–64
627
823
65–74
844
473
75–84
486
248
85+
255
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,855 | 13.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,068 | 86.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,129 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 31.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.2%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
1.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,343 | 86.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,320 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 685 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 324 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 246 | 1.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.5% | 52.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 29.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.9% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
9.2%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $53,295 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.1%
$50k–$100k
24.2%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
12.4%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,500 |
| Median rent / month | $821 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 12.8% |
| Single-family detached | 58.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.8% |
| Electricity | 48.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.4% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,542 | 40.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 899 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,072 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,226 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,763 | 20.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,332 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.2% | 46.3% |
| Married | 40.2% | 38.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
15.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 194 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,269 | 17.6% |
| High school | 639 | 8.9% |
| College / grad school | 5,033 | 69.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.2%
Retail trade
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Other services
5.9%
Professional & management
5.4%
Construction
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.9% |
| Service | 23.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 18.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 9.7% |
| Work from home | 8.3% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.3 |
Poverty
All people
22.7%
Under 18 years
24.1%
18 and over
22.5%
Married-couple families
9.7%
Female-led households
33.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| High cholesterol | 25.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,147 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 39.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 37.4% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,102 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 228 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 121 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,237 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 20,085 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 16,183 | 77.3% |
| Foreign born | 152 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 686 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 426 | 62.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,477 | 11.8% |
| French | 1,862 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 1,396 | 6.7% |
| English | 341 | 1.6% |
| German | 115 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 92 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 60 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 25 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61920
What city is ZIP code 61920 in?
ZIP code 61920 is primarily assigned to Charleston, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61920 in?
ZIP code 61920 falls within Coles County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61920?
23% of residents in ZIP code 61920 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61920?
The median home value in ZIP code 61920 is $135,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 61920?
ZIP code 61920 has an estimated population of 20,923 residents, with a density of 141 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61920?
The median household income in ZIP code 61920 is $53,295, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61920 in?
ZIP code 61920 observes the CST timezone.