61866 — Rantoul, IL Home Values
Typical home value $143,895 as of June 2026 · 29th of 32 in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 61866, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 61866 compares in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area
ZIP code 61866 (Rantoul, IL) has a typical home value of $143,895 as of June 2026, ranking 29th of 32 ZIP codes tracked in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area, more expensive than about 13% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +41.1%, from $101,954 in June 2021 to $143,895 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.8× the annual rent ($808/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Champaign-Urbana, IL forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Champaign.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 61866 has a population of 13,407, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 52.3% White, 21.1% Black or African American, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% two or more races, 0.8% Asian, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J W Eater Jr High School | 400 E Wabash Ave, Rantoul, IL | 0.4 mi |
| Rantoul Twp High School | 200 S Sheldon St, Rantoul, IL | 0.5 mi |
| Northview Elem School | 400 N Sheldon St, Rantoul, IL | 0.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61866?
$143,895 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 61866 an expensive ZIP code in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area?
61866 ranks 29th of 32 ZIP codes in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area by typical home value, more expensive than about 13% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 61866 changed over the past year?
+5.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 61866?
The typical home price is 14.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($808/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 61866?
13,407, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 61866?
J W Eater Jr High School (0.4 mi), Rantoul Twp High School (0.5 mi), Northview Elem School (0.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 61866?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Champaign-Urbana, IL forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.