| ZIP Code | 62523 |
|---|---|
| City | Decatur |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 667 ft |
| Latitude | 39.843721 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.952944 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.14 |
| Below Poverty | 22.2% ▲ 122% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.3% ▼ 58% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 111% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 132 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 154 (31.8%) |
| Associates | 117 (24.2%) |
| Bachelors | 44 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 35 (7.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Rent | $333/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 364 |
| Vacant Units | 76 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 364 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 76 |
| Owner Occupied | 9.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 90.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.14 |
ZIP code 62523 is located in Decatur, Illinois, within Macon County. With a population of 802, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years.
Renters can expect to pay around $333 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 90.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 62523 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.5%. Residents are less-educated — 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.2%.
The unemployment rate in 62523 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 62523 in Decatur, IL is characterized as less-educated, and a relatively young community.