62521 ZIP Code – Decatur, Illinois
62521 is a ZIP code serving Decatur, Illinois in Macon County with a population of approximately 33,453 residents. At $62,955, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $119,000, well below the national average, with 74.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $850, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 89% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
At 6.4%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 12.5%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 22.4%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.3, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62523, 62532, 62549.
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ZIP 62521 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62521 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $119k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $850 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62523 – Decatur
- 62532 – Elwin
- 62549 – Mt Zion
- 62522 – Decatur
- 62514 – Boody
- 62526 – Decatur
- 62544 – Macon
- 62535 – Forsyth
- 61925 – Dalton City
- 62537 – Harristown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62523 | DECATUR | 800 | $12,663 |
| 62532 | ELWIN | 64 | Not provided |
| 62549 | MT ZION | 6,684 | $98,851 |
| 62522 | DECATUR | 15,010 | $50,144 |
| 62514 | BOODY | 380 | $58,083 |