Coles County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
46,765
population (2021)
-13.2%
pop change since 2010
17029
FIPS code
Coles County ZIP code map
About Coles County
Coles County is located in Illinois and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 46,765 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.2% from 53,873 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Coles County is 17029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 46,765 |
| 2010 population | 53,873 |
| Change | -13.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17029 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Coles County
ZIP codes for Coles County, IL (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61912 | Ashmore | Coles | View map |
| 61920 | Charleston | Coles | View map |
| 61931 | Humboldt | Coles | View map |
| 61938 | Mattoon | Coles | View map |
| 61943 | Oakland | Coles | View map |
| 62440 | Lerna | Coles | View map |
| 62469 | Trilla | Coles | View map |
Demographics & statistics
46,882
Population
37.7
Median age
$53,561
Median household income
$32,540
Per capita income
$111,983
Median home value
$824
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
14,563
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,104
Under 5
1,154
1,089
5–9
1,140
1,236
10–14
1,292
1,767
15–19
1,849
2,868
20–24
3,000
2,807
25–34
2,937
2,584
35–44
2,702
2,422
45–54
2,533
1,429
55–59
1,495
1,484
60–64
1,553
2,369
65–74
2,479
1,096
75–84
1,147
658
85+
688
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,390 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 38,492 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,437 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Black or African American
3.6%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,861 | 90% |
| Black or African American | 1,701 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,434 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 722 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 501 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 355 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $53,561 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
33.2%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,983 |
| Median rent / month | $824 |
| Owner occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter occupied | 25.2% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 80.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.1% |
| Electricity | 37.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.5% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,369 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,072 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,430 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,425 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,895 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,047 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.6% | 23.8% |
| Married | 56.6% | 49.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 655 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 315 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,789 | 40.0% |
| High school | 1,814 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 6,165 | 31.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Manufacturing
13.7%
Retail trade
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Construction
7.2%
Other services
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Professional & management
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.4% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
14.1%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
24.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,701 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,624 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 349 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 127 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 132 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,880 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 45,572 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 37,904 | 81.9% |
| Foreign born | 308 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,002 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 663 | 52.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,608 | 14.1% |
| French | 5,065 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 3,161 | 6.7% |
| English | 653 | 1.4% |
| German | 217 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 167 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 100 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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