61920 — Charleston, IL Home Values
Typical home value $164,452 as of June 2026 · 7th of 17 in Charleston-Mattoon, IL
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 61920, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 61920 compares in the Charleston-Mattoon, IL area
ZIP code 61920 (Charleston, IL) has a typical home value of $164,452 as of June 2026, ranking 7th of 17 ZIP codes tracked in the Charleston-Mattoon, IL area, more expensive than about 65% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +35.1%, from $121,748 in June 2021 to $164,452 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 18.8× the annual rent ($730/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 Charleston-Mattoon, IL forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Charleston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 61920 has a population of 20,703, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 85.1% White, 6.2% Black or African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3% two or more races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.7% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elem School | 801 Jefferson Ave, Charleston, IL | 1.4 mi |
| Lerna TAOEP | 10 3Rd St, Charleston, IL | 1.6 mi |
| Shelbyville TAOEP | 730 7Th St, Charleston, IL | 1.7 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 61920?
$164,452 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 61920 an expensive ZIP code in the Charleston-Mattoon, IL area?
61920 ranks 7th of 17 ZIP codes in the Charleston-Mattoon, IL area by typical home value, more expensive than about 65% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 61920 changed over the past year?
+6.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 61920?
The typical home price is 18.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($730/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 61920?
20,703, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 61920?
Jefferson Elem School (1.4 mi), Lerna TAOEP (1.6 mi), Shelbyville TAOEP (1.7 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 61920?
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 Charleston-Mattoon, 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.