61943 ZIP Code — Oakland, IL

Coles County, Illinois

ZIP code 61943 is located in Oakland, Illinois, within Coles County. It covers approximately 74.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61943

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,806. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,430

population

74.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oakland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61930 Hindsboro (5 mi) 61917 Brocton (5.3 mi) 61942 Newman (8.8 mi) 61919 Camargo (8.8 mi) 61912 Ashmore (9.4 mi) 61933 Kansas (10.2 mi) 61920 Charleston (12.5 mi) 61932 Hume (13.1 mi) 61956 Villa Grove (14.1 mi) 61910 Arcola (14.4 mi) 61940 Metcalf (15.2 mi) 61953 Tuscola (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,430
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	74.49 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	39.6665
Longitude	-88.0350
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	52.7%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.5%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,430

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$50,806

Median household income

$31,106

Per capita income

$98,500

Median home value

$522

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

624

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	280	19.6%
18 and over	1,150	80.4%
65 and over	360	25.2%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,387	96.3%
Two or more races	27	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.8%
Other race	7	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.5%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$50,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 39.9%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,500
Median rent / month	$522
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	32.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.2%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	49	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	176	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	180	26.3%
Households with children under 18	134	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	37.7%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	27.2%
Married	51.9%	43.7%
Separated	4.7%	2.5%
Widowed	1.8%	10.3%
Divorced	19.5%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.3%
Kindergarten	13	3.8%
Elementary school	134	39.2%
High school	119	34.8%
College / grad school	75	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.4%

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 15.0%

Construction 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,402	98.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,426	99.7%
Born in same state	1,392	97.3%
Born in different state	1,177	82.3%
Foreign born	34	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	189	13.2%
French	173	12.1%
Arab	120	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	0.8%
German	6	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	95.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61943

What city is ZIP code 61943 in?

ZIP code 61943 is primarily assigned to Oakland, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61943 in?

ZIP code 61943 falls within Coles County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61943 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 61943 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61943 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 61943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61943?

The median home value in ZIP code 61943 is $98,500.

Does ZIP code 61943 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61943 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61943 in?

ZIP code 61943 observes the CST timezone.