62523 ZIP Code – Decatur, Illinois
ZIP code 62523 is a small ZIP code located in Decatur, Illinois, within Macon County with a population of approximately 800 residents. The median household income of $12,663 is well below the Illinois average and well below the national average. Housing consists of 10% single-family (decreasing), 89% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 10.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 49.0%, well above the national average. About 5.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 37.5, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 62521, 62526, 62532.
ZIP Code 62523 Data
Population
800
Median Household Income
$12,663
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$297
Median Age
37.5
Unemployment Rate
10.3%
Poverty Rate
49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.2%
County
Macon County
State
Illinois
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ZIP 62523 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62523 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 800 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $12k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $297 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 49.0% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.2% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62521 – Decatur
- 62526 – Decatur
- 62532 – Elwin
- 62522 – Decatur
- 62535 – Forsyth
- 62549 – Mt Zion
- 62514 – Boody
- 62537 – Harristown
- 62554 – Oreana
- 62544 – Macon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62521 | DECATUR | 33,453 | $62,955 |
| 62526 | DECATUR | 30,572 | $46,599 |
| 62532 | ELWIN | 64 | Not provided |
| 62522 | DECATUR | 15,010 | $50,144 |
| 62535 | FORSYTH | 3,856 | $107,944 |