| ZIP Code | 62549 |
|---|---|
| City | Mt Zion |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 697 ft |
| Latitude | 39.771029 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.867155 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.8% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 38 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,165 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 527 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 710 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 556 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,348 (31%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,350 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $186,800 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $696/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,554 |
| Vacant Units | 135 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,554 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 135 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 62549 is located in Mt Zion, Illinois, within Macon County. With a population of 6,789, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 62549 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,350 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 62549 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $186,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $696 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 62549 is primarily White (90.13%). Residents are well-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 62549 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 62549 in Mt Zion, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,789 residents, a median household income of $109,350, and a median home value of $186,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.