62526 ZIP Code – Decatur, Illinois
62526 is a ZIP code serving Decatur, Illinois in Macon County with a population of approximately 30,572 residents. The median household income of $46,599 is below the Illinois average and below the national average. Median home values of $92,500 are well below the national average, with 60.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $748 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing), 18% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 8.8%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.9% is above the U.S. average. About 20.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 41.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 62535, 62523, 62573.
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ZIP 62526 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62526 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $92k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $748 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62535 – Forsyth
- 62523 – Decatur
- 62573 – Warrensburg
- 62522 – Decatur
- 62537 – Harristown
- 62521 – Decatur
- 62554 – Oreana
- 62532 – Elwin
- 61756 – Maroa
- 62551 – Niantic
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62535 | FORSYTH | 3,856 | $107,944 |
| 62523 | DECATUR | 800 | $12,663 |
| 62573 | WARRENSBURG | 1,319 | $86,719 |
| 62522 | DECATUR | 15,010 | $50,144 |
| 62537 | HARRISTOWN | 329 | $68,438 |