62544 ZIP Code – Macon, Illinois
62544 is a small ZIP code in Macon, Illinois, part of Macon County with a population of approximately 1,600 residents. At $74,833, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. At $131,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 85.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $776 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 93% single-family (decreasing).
At 2.8%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 20.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 42.3, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 62532, 62514, 62550.
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ZIP 62544 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 62544 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,600 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $131k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $776 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.3 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62532 – Elwin
- 62514 – Boody
- 62550 – Moweaqua
- 62549 – Mt Zion
- 61925 – Dalton City
- 62521 – Decatur
- 62522 – Decatur
- 62523 – Decatur
- 62513 – Blue Mound
- 62537 – Harristown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62532 | ELWIN | 64 | Not provided |
| 62514 | BOODY | 380 | $58,083 |
| 62550 | MOWEAQUA | 2,902 | $77,431 |
| 62549 | MT ZION | 6,684 | $98,851 |
| 61925 | DALTON CITY | 1,054 | $74,167 |