| ZIP Code | 62521 |
|---|---|
| City | Decatur |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 656 ft |
| Latitude | 39.810171 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.927784 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 259 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,693 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 3,260 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 3,390 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,918 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,048 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,848 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,900 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $857/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,169 |
| Vacant Units | 2,166 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,169 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,166 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 62521 is located in Decatur, Illinois, within Macon County. With a population of 32,455, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.3 years. Economically, 62521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,848 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62521 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $119,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $857 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 62521 is primarily White (74.83%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62521 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 62521 in Decatur, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,455 residents, a median household income of $66,848, and a median home value of $119,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.