Mattoon
City in Coles County, Illinois
Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, with 16,870 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lerna, 5.7 miles SE.
- 16,870residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.7 km²
- 1,636 / sq mipopulation density
- 61938ZIP code
About Mattoon
Mattoon ( MAT-toon) is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 16,870 as of the 2020 census. The city is home to Lake Land College and has close ties with its neighbor, Charleston. Both are principal cities of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
A restaurant named "Burger King" was founded here prior to the Burger King restaurant chain.
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Living in Mattoon
- Median household income
- $51,597
- Median home value
- $97,700
- Median rent
- $740/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Mattoon had 16,870 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,870 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,636 per sq mi (632 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mattoon at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Coles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,870 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.31 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4778° N, 88.3622° W |
| ZIP code | 61938 |
| Official website | mattoon.illinois.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1747553 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mattoon
- Lerna5.7 mi SE
- Trilla7.1 mi S
- Gays7.3 mi W
- Humboldt9.0 mi N
- Janesville9.5 mi SE
- Charleston9.9 mi E
- Allenville10.9 mi NW
- Neoga11.8 mi SW
- Windsor12.7 mi W
- Arcola14.6 mi N
- Sullivan15.4 mi NW
- Toledo15.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mattoon
What county is Mattoon in?
Mattoon is in Coles County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mattoon, IL?
16,870 people lived in Mattoon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mattoon, IL?
The ZIP code of Mattoon is 61938.
What is the elevation of Mattoon?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mattoon?
Lerna (5.7 mi), Trilla (7.1 mi), Gays (7.3 mi), Humboldt (9.0 mi), Janesville (9.5 mi).
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